WITH the inter-county scene behind us, Niall Gartland takes a glance at the club scene across all nine counties… Antrim Football: The football championships are up and running in the Saffron County with holders Creggan and Lamh Dhearg playing out an enthralling draw a week ago. They were the first county in Ulster to commence […]
By Niall McCoy KILCOO joint-manager Conleith Gilligan has backed new Down manager Conor Laverty to be a uniting force for the Mourne County as they attempt to bounce back from a difficult few seasons. When the new season comes around, it will be 29 years since they last tasted Ulster success. Their last piece of […]
1930 – Uruguay, 1934 – Italy, 1966 – England, 1974 – West Germany, 1978 – Argentina, 1998 – France. I think anyone reading this piece that is interested in sport will recognise that the years identified are World Cup years and the winners from the competition in that year. What I also find interesting is […]
By Kieran Lynch DRUMGATH confirmed their promotion from Division Three last Friday night, with a home draw against Newry Shamrocks. Having been stuck in the third-tier for a number of years, Drumgath’s manager Jack Lynch explained that the club prioritised league success this year, and why it was particularly important to go up in 2022. […]
By Michael McMullan DOWN GAA will commence the search to find a new senior football manager after James McCartan stepped down on Monday from his second stint in charge. The two-time All-Ireland winning forward led the county to the cusp of their sixth All-Ireland in 2010 and was appointed at the eleventh hour ahead of […]
JAMES McCartan has stepped aside as manager of the Down senior football team. The two-time All-Ireland winner was reappointed for a second stint in charge of the side at the end of last year, but endured a tricky time of things, encapsulated by relegation to Division Three. They also struggled to leave an imprint on […]
Paddy Tally heads back to All-Ireland final this weekend. Michael McMullan looks at what he has brought to Kerry’s challenge. ONLY Darren McCurry and Cormac Costello have managed to score a goal from play against Kerry this year. The fact both moments could be argued as contenders for goal of the year speaks volumes for […]
IN the latest of our Teammates features, we caught up with Down’s Ryan Magill. Age: 19. Teams played for: Burren and Down. Which team mate has been the most inspirational and why? Kevin McKernan, his longevity at the top and small tips help me to improve. Advertisement Who’s the best team mate to train with […]
By Michael McMullan TRANSITION is a dangerous word in sport. It’s often offering a safety blanket, unfurled to cushion failure. If used correctly, it manages realistic expectations. Advertisement Equally dangerous is talk of two, three, five and ten-year plans for development. It always passes the buck, unless there is substance. When James McCartan was appointed […]
NFL Division 2A Down 1-19 Kerry 0-20 By Michael McMullan TWO frees from Oisin MacManus shot Down to victory over Kerry and into top spot in windy conditions at Ballycran on Saturday afternoon. Advertisement It booked Ronan Sheehan’s side a place in the promotion final and gives them a crack at promotion to Division One. […]
