THE Down County Board has released a detailed statement to their clubs hitting back at recent press coverage of the their senior footballers.
McShane delighted to be taking Sigerson home
February 23, 2017
SIGERSON CUP winner Cathal McShane has links to the competition that few can lay claim to.
St Mary’s aim to down 21-time winners UCC
February 16, 2017
ST Mary’s, with only that famous 1989 win to their name, are taking on 21-time winners University College Cork tomorrow for the right to participate in Saturday’s Sigerson Cup final against either University of Limerick or holders UCD. Whle St Mary’s have always counted on using the close-knit feel of their squad to give them […]
McConnell: Kildare have “taken the biscuit”
February 10, 2017
ARMAGH manager Sylvester McConnell has hit out at Kildare’s decision to introduce five non-native players into their squad ahead of their Division 2A campaign. Lilywhites manager Joe Quaid has used the GAA’s residency rules to bring in, amongst others, former Kilkenny All-Ireland winner John Mulhall and former Limerick players David Reidy and Mark Reidy. Tipperary […]
Wylie not getting caught up in Monaghan-Cavan rivalry
February 9, 2017
DREW Wylie believes poise in the face of pressure could make the difference in the latest installment of the Monaghan-Cavan rivalry. The near neighbours meet in Sunday’s Division One clash at Castleblaney and it’s safe to say the two sides have previous. Five red cards were dished out in a Division Three clash four years […]
Carr – Down are better positioned than last year
February 2, 2017
Down legend Ross Carr has argued that the intercounty side are better primed than last year for a successful campaign.
McGuckin: Derry youngsters are free from mental scars
January 27, 2017
DERRY have been handed an early chance to strike back at their greatest rivals Tyrone in Saturday’s McKenna Cup final in Newry. Last season met in the O’Fiaich Cup, McKenna Cup (twice), the League and the Ulster Championship and it was 5 and 0 for the men from the Red Hand county. There was some […]
Kilcoo and Castlewellan must replay league final
January 13, 2017
KILCOO and Castlewellan are set to replay last season’s controversial league final.
Hearty: Traditionalists pose main threat to CPA
January 12, 2017
CROSSMAGLEN veteran Paul Hearty has given his backing to the CPA but warns that “so-called traditionalists” are a potential stumbling block
Vernon: Armagh fans need patience
January 6, 2017
CHARLIE Vernon’s true belief is that this Armagh team can go places given time, patience, and a possible dollop of good fortune. Speaking in today’s Gaelic Life, the versatile Armagh stalwart fronts up to questions about the Orchard County’s horror show in 2016. In fairness, a litany of players were unavailable to Kieran McGeeney and […]