Clarke embracing “new challenge” at Teconnaught


By Shaun Casey WITH the league now over two-thirds of the way through, Teconnaught sit in pole position to gain promotion from Division Four and boss John Clarke, in his first season in charge, is delighted with the progress his side are making. From their twelve Division Four league games, Teconnaught have tasted defeat only once, […]


Ennis a “tough” place to go says Clarke


By Shaun Casey IT’S 14 years since Down and Clare clashed in the championship, and both will be hoping to kickstart the All-Ireland series with a win this weekend. Back then, Down had just competed in the All-Ireland final the year before and narrowly missed out against Cork. Now, the Mourne men are glad to […]


Clarke: In-form Annaclone armed for top of the table clash


By Shaun Casey ANNACLONE head into the lion’s den this weekend as they travel to Glenn for a Division Three top of the table clash and boss John Clarke hopes his side can upset the odds to nab a victory. Clarke’s side currently sit in second place, one point off the unbeaten league leaders, and […]


Clarke backs Mourne County to seal promotion


By Shaun Casey ONE point is all Down need on Sunday to confirm their promotion to Division Two and a Croke Park date for a league final, but their opponents Clare are eyeing up that much sought after promotion spot as well. Even in defeat, Down can get promoted if Westmeath happen to lose away […]


Clarke – Down are ‘slight favourites’ against Armagh


JOHN Clarke believes Down are well-positioned to overcome fierce rivals Armagh in their Ulster Championship quarter-final at Pairc Esler on June 4 – but adds that the repercussions for the losing camp could be considerable. The former Down star believes home advantage could swing the tie in their favour against an Armagh side still reeling […]