BY RYAN FERRY DONEGAL senior football manager Jim McGuinness says their recent training camp in Portugal has left the team in good stead ahead of the Ulster Championship. McGuinness’s charges have enjoyed a super season so far after winning both the Dr McKenna Cup and the National Football League. Now it’s time for the next […]
By Michael McMullan DOWN have named their squad for Sunday’s Ulster Championship quarter-final with Donegal in O’Donnell Park. Conor Laverty’s side added the league title to their promotion back to Division Three and look ahead to the championship. There are three changes from their victory over Wexford in the league decider. Advertisement Paddy McCarthy comes […]
Ulster SFC Quarter-final Donegal v Down Sunday, O’Donnell Park, 3pm By Michael McMullan THE last time Donegal lost an Ulster Championship game it was Down who knocked them out. In a difficult season, Paddy Clarke had been pushed out as manager with Aidan O’Rourke and Paddy Bradley left to pick up the pieces. Advertisement Daniel […]
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 […]
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 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 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 Shaun Casey A THRILLING Tailteann Cup semi-final at Croke Park in the summer of 2024 was the last time Down crossed paths with Sligo and if that encounter is anything to go by, then Conor Laverty’s side will have their hands full this weekend in Division Three. They travel to Markievicz Park on Sunday afternoon, […]
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL’S defence of their Ulster title is set to take place in O’Donnell Park. With ongoing work at MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey, the venue will be unavailable, their quarter-final clash with Down looks set to take place at the Letterkenny venue on Sunday, April 26. “CLG Dhún na nGall wish to confirm that […]
