THE Ulster hurling world has been in a bit of a surreal state for the past few weeks.
Davidson training with Down
ALAN Davidson scored two goals during an in-house game for Down last night.
Fionnuala Carr: Begrudgers taking aim
THIS past week has been a very tough one for Down football, none more so than for the players and management team.
Steven Poacher – Decrease volume, increase intensity
EVEN though we are only into the month of June, I would safely guess that most club teams have been back together for at least five months.
O’Hare an injury doubt for Down
DONAL O’Hare has emerged as a serious doubt for Down’s Ulster Championship quarter-final against Monaghan on Sunday.
O’Rourke sticks with tried and trusted
MALACHY O’Rourke has named a familiar looking line-up for Monaghan’s Ulster Championship quarter-final against Down on Sunday. Monaghan’s starting team features no debutants as they begin their championship defence, but there are a number of changes from their last competitive outing, a one-point win against Donegal in April that salvaged their Division One status. Vinny […]
John Martin: No fairytales to come in hurling
I’VE often said that results from any given day shouldn’t be taken as a ‘state of the nation’ reflection of the hurling landscape
Carr: Clubs have only themselves to blame
CLONDUFF manager Ross Carr has leapt to the defence of Down manager Eamonn Burns following the postponement of a selection of league matches.
Mulholland aiming to change Rostrevor mentality
ROSTREVOR manager Shane Mulholland has confirmed that the club will be losing three key players for the summer months.
Kevin McKernan sidelined with ankle ligament damage
DOWN star Kevin McKernan sustained ankle ligament damage in a club match for Burren on Monday but his manager Sean Ward has every confidence in a return to full fitness. A scan allayed fears of a break following the incident in a 3-15 to 0-5 win against Ballymartin, but nonetheless McKernan is set for a spell […]