By Michael McMullan JAMES McCartan’s first game in his latest stint as Down manager will be a trip to Ballybofey to face Donegal next week. The Dr McKenna Cup returns in the new year, with Armagh hosting Cavan in the first game on Thursday, January 6. Each county will have one home game and one […]
Stephen Keith happy with Ballycran’s style of play
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December 18, 2021
By Michael McMullan FOR six weeks after winning a 27th Down senior title, Ballycran kept themselves ticking over, slightly in the dark with regards to their Ulster final opponents, but they’d a fair idea of the magnitude of the challenge. Goalkeeper Stephen Keith knew one thing, whoever they faced would be a big ask as they […]
Royal appointment for Down this Sunday
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May 22, 2021
Mourne men looking to put Mayo walloping behind them
NFL Preview: Down face tough league start
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May 14, 2021
Mayo beat the Mourne men by five points in the Qualifiers last year
Paddy Kennedy and that elusive pursuit of Sam
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April 9, 2021
All-Star winner loved every minute of his Down career
Andre: A giant amongst men
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February 4, 2021
“Andre could drink what the Bomber drank then drink the Bomber himself”
McGovern and Havern set for Down returns
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January 6, 2021
GERARD McGovern and Pat Havern could be set for a return to the Down squad as Paddy Tally attempts to put together his preliminary panel for the 2021.
Ulster SFC: Fitter Down might have the edge
November 14, 2020
Cavan v Down Sunday, Athletic Grounds, 1.30pm This weekend’s second Ulster Championship match involves two teams who have recently tasted the bitterness of a provincial final defeat. In 2017 Down lost to Tyrone and last year Cavan were defeated by Donegal. Advertisement Therefore, both teams share the motivation of wanting to get back to a […]
Ulster SFC: Tally not banking on Cavan tiredness
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November 14, 2020
Paddy Tally’s side might have the edge on Breffni counterparts