Down focus on themselves ahead of novel Royal clash


By Michael McMullan DOWN take a step into the unknown against Meath in Saturday’s All-Ireland quarter-final in Clonduff and will be focussing on themselves. Defeat to Kerry in the group stages left top spot and a direct path to the semi-final out of reach. It was a case of getting the focus on beating Carlow to […]


Magee: Down focus fully locked on All-Ireland progress


By Michael McMullan DOWN camogs have parked their Ulster semi-final disappointment and have set their new focus on the All-Ireland series. After victory over Kildare, Down welcome Kerry to Liatroim on Saturday aiming to back it up. A late save from Antrim goalkeeper Caitríona Graham denied Down a spot in the Ulster final but they’ve […]


Nugent’s side ready for Saffron challenge


By Shaun Casey DOWN are preparing for a tough encounter with Division 1B league leaders Antrim and boss Domhnall Nugent says his time in charge of the Mourne camogs is very much “a work in progress”. Down have played three league games so far this season and picked up a round two victory over Westmeath […]


First taste of senior for Clonduff


By Michael McMullan CLONDUFF are looking forward to their first taste of Ulster Senior camogie when they face champions Loughgiel in Sunday’s semi-final. The Down champions have two All-Ireland Intermediate titles tucked into their storied history. Fionnuala Carr is one of their key players and she spoke of the special feeling of playing Gaelic games. […]


Deadline getting near for Ulster teams in camogie championships


By Niall Gartland ANTRIM can still avoid a place in the relegation play-offs, but they’ll need to get their skates on as they have nothing to show for their efforts with only two games remaining. Realistically, it’s a big ask to get the better of Waterford this Saturday, but it’s not beyond the realm of […]


Armagh head into unknown territory says Devlin


By Shaun Casey ARMAGH are taking a step into the unknown this weekend, according to joint-captain Ciarrai Devlin. The Orchard County are off to Dromara to face near neighbours Down (their second string), a pairing that hasn’t popped up that often in recent times. In fact, Armagh haven’t faced the Mourne ladies since easily dispatching Down 2-25 to […]


Ulster sides hoping to bounce back in camogie championships


By Shaun Casey ANTRIM will be keen to bounce back from last week’s round one defeat to Ulster rivals Derry when they host league leaders Kilkenny on Saturday afternoon. The Ulster champions lost out to the Oakleaf County, who they beat in the Ulster final, by ten points in the end. Both Róisín McCormick and […]


Down camogie boss optimistic ahead of provincial campaign


By Niall Gartland REIGNING Ulster champions Down have managed to keep the show on the road this season in spite of the loss of key personnel, so their manager Paul Donnelly is pleased with their progress heading into Sunday’s provincial semi-final clash against Derry. The Mourne County secured their top flight status on the final […]


Mourne County in “redevelopment phase” says skipper Magee


By Shaun Casey DOWN have suffered back-to-back league defeats to Antrim and Limerick but their captain Dearbhla Magee insists they are willing to keep fighting in the hope of retaining their place in Division 1B. Antrim overcame the Mourne ladies in the opening round while Paul Donnelly’s side endured a 3-19 to 0-6 thumping at […]


Down enter last chance saloon


By Michael McMullan ULSTER champions Down enter the last chance saloon this weekend as they face a play-off to stay in the All-Ireland senior grade for 2024. Down travel to Abbottstown (Saturday) 12noon to take on Offaly with the loser dropping down to the intermediate ranks for next season. The Ulster side finished bottom a […]