Down boss hoping they give better account of themselves


By Michael McMullan DOWN manager Justin Lynch hopes his side can give a better account of themselves against Donegal on Saturday in Convoy. After last’s weekend’s Ulster Minor Championship Qualifier was abandoned due to dangerous conditions, the sides will meet again with a spot in the quarter-final up for grabs. Donegal were 2-17 to 0-6 […]


O’Hanlon expecting a tight clash with Down


By Michael McMullan CAVAN manager Ed O’Hanlon is expecting a tough encounter when Down come to Kingspan Breffni for Saturday afternoon’s Ulster minor quarter-final. Victory over Derry shot Cavan into the winners’ half of the draw where they failed to take their chances against Tyrone last weekend. Now, they’ve no more chances. It’s all or […]


Mourne minors quietly confident


BY KIERAN LYNCH THE Down minors get their Ulster Championship campaign underway with a trip to Clones (1pm) to take on Monaghan this Saturday. Speaking at the Ulster Minor Championship media launch in Dungannon on Monday night, Down assistant manager Sean Cunningham looked ahead to the clash, and discussed what manager Benny Coulter brings to […]


Down appoint Benny Coulter as their new minor manager


DOWN have appointed former senior star Benny Coulter as their new minor football manager. The Mayobridge All-Star was on the county’s 1999 winning minor team and came close to adding a senior medal when the county lost the 2010 decider to Cork. Coulter – who is currently the manager of Rostrevor – was ratified at […]