Downings claim an historic first


By Michael McMullan THREE days after playing a central role in Downings lifting a first ever Ulster title and Julie Trearty is still showing the signs of battle. There is the elation and a level of immense satisfaction but her walking is still laboured. Like the rest of her team, she poured everything into 80 […]


Downings ladies step into the unknown


By Michael McMullan AFTER climbing up the Donegal ladder, Downings step into uncharted territory with a trip to Butlersbridge in Cavan as the Ulster Junior Championship continues on Saturday. For midfielder Julie Trearty, her life is about journeys. Both in football and in life. Living in Drumcondra and teaching in Balbriggan, Friday means the trek […]