By Shaun Casey FOR a county with such a proud tradition, it’s almost unimaginable that Down have gone over 30 years without tasting provincial glory. They’re reached finals alright but just haven’t got over the line since 1994. They’re building nicely under Conor Laverty and he certainly has them in a better place now than when […]
The Ulster Championship kicks into action with Sunday’s showdown between Armagh and Tyrone. Michael McMullan takes a look why it remains one of the best competitions in the calander. THERE is just something about Clones. Not everybody gets it, but Ulster Gaels, they just know. It’s a step back in time. A lick of paint […]
By Patrick Morrison LAST weekend saw the culmination of the National Football Leagues with each of the divisional finals taking place. The four winners of Carlow (Division Four), Down (Division Three), Meath (Division Two) and Donegal (Division One) were all worthy winners overcoming Longford, Wexford, Cork and Kerry respectfully. Both of the Division Three and […]
By Shaun Casey WINNING in Croke Park is a good habit to get into. Climbing the steps of the Hogan Stand and raising some silverware, no matter what level, is important. Not every player gets to experience that feeling. While Down have bigger fish to fry in the coming weeks, with Division One league champions […]
By Shaun Casey WHEN Down welcomed Galway to Páirc Esler last summer in the play-off round of the All-Ireland series, Conor Laverty put his best man-marker onto Shane Walsh. That was Ceilum Doherty’s role for the day. A duty that Doherty has found himself taking on quite a lot during Laverty’s tenure in charge of the Mourne […]
By Shaun Casey ARMAGH gave their survival hopes a massive boost last weekend by beating reigning Division One league champions Kerry, but they aren’t out of the woods just yet. They are currently fourth in the table, but if they lose away to Meath this weekend, who are also in danger of going down, they […]
By Michael McMullan A NATIONAL title is up for grabs but Saturday’s Division Three final brings a level of uncertainty for Down and Wexford. With Kildare relegated from Division Two but still guaranteed a ticket to the Sam Maguire race, the winners from this game will have their fingers crossed. Should any team below them […]
By Michael McMullan DOWN and Donegal will lock horns when the Ulster Championship kicks into gear but both will get a taste of Croke Park this weekend. Donegal will face Kerry on Sunday in a repeat of last summer’s All-Ireland final with Jack O’Connor’s side bidding to retain their title. For Donegal, they have not […]
By Shaun Casey SIX wins from six games, it’s been a pretty positive National League campaign so far for Down, but they’ll want to keep that winning momentum going before they head into the Division Three league final. Páirc Esler, Newry is the venue for their final round clash and Conor Laverty’s side will be […]
By Michael McMullan ANTRIM coach Arron Graffin insists they will be focusing on their own house ahead of Saturday’s Ulster derby in Páirc Esler. The Saffrons must beat Down to guarantee their spot in Division 1B next season. Should Antrim lose to their Ulster rivals, and if Carlow avoid defeat at home to Dublin, both […]
