By Shaun Casey KILCOO have dominated the club scene in Down for a number of years now, and on Sunday they beat their old adversaries Burren to claim a sixth consecutive title and their 12th crown in 13 years. Indeed, Burren’s 2018 win is the only blot on Kilcoo’s record during that time, and midfielder […]
By Shaun Casey HOW much can really change inside 12 months? When Kilcoo and Burren locked horns in last year’s county final, nine points separated the teams when the referee sounded the full-time whistle. That 2023 decider was built up as the one where Burren finally laid down a marker and reclaimed their position as […]
EIGHT will become four in Down this weekend as the Senior Championship starts to heat up. There have been some good storylines already and maybe it’s not a surprise that Division Three side Glenn are still alive. Last year, Stevie Clarke’s men made it to the last four, and they’ll fancy their chances in what seems […]
ANOTHER weekend of club action across Ulster beckons as clubs begin the serious end of the season. ANTRIM SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP QUARTER-FINALS Cargin v Ahoghill Friday, Portglenone, 7.30pm Advertisement THE champions have again been the form team and come into the last eight as group winners. Ahoghill picked their form but make the short trip […]
By Shaun Casey ALL the big hitters made it through the opening round of the Down Senior Championship unscathed, and a few will have to lock horns this weekend to continue their unbeaten journeys. The big fixture in round two is arguably Burren’s meeting with Mayobridge, but Kilcoo’s clash with Clonduff in a repeat of […]
By Shaun Casey WITH three games remaining in the Division One league, it looks like it’s going to come down to a two-horse race between the reigning champions Carryduff and championship kingpins Kilcoo. The ball is pretty much in the court of Finnian Moriarty’s side at present as they lead the way by the minimum of […]
KARL Lacey will remain in charge of Kilcoo next season the club have confirmed. The former Donegal star took over this season and steered the Magpies to their 21st Down title before slipping out of Ulster against Scotstown. Eoghan Rua Cill Chua are delighted to announce that manager Karl Lacey and his backroom team will […]
