FACING the All-Ireland champions in the opening round focuses the mind on the task in hand insists Clonduff manager Ciaran McBride. In his second year in charge, McBride awaits the return of four of his squad after a summer with Chicago side Parnell’s and after their final league game against Burren on Friday night, a […]
IN FOCUS: The man in front is Mickey Linden
August 4, 2022
Mickey Linden was one of the greatest forwards to grace the playing fields of Down, Ulster and beyond. He had a pace and athleticism that saw him play until the age of 56 and dip his toes into athletics. By Michael McMullan THE day Mayobridge great Tom O’Hare brought the Sam Maguire Cup to the […]
Down commence process to appoint new boss
July 28, 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 […]
Down league preview – Meath game could decide Mourne men’s future
May 8, 2021
Down must overcome a punishment and difficult match ups to build on last year’s success.
Mayo’s spy reveals mood in Mourne camp
June 22, 2019
Billy Joe Padden reckons the Down players will be confident in Pairc Esler.
Down will be ‘competitive’ – Tally
June 9, 2019
The Down manager says they are playing one of the top three teams in the competition.
Fionnuala Carr – Down’s perseverance paid off
April 6, 2017
Fionnuala Carr likens Down’s fight back this season to Rory McIlroy’s career.