Things have come full circle for Kevin McKernan, who captained Abbey CBS to the 2006 Hogan Cup. Shaun Casey writes… A SLOGAN. A motto. A line to live by. Abbey CBS were willing to do whatever it took to earn glory in 2006. Jody Gormley hammered that into his team. On the training grounds at […]
By Shaun Casey DESSIE Marshall has been announced as the new Aghagallon manager, with former Down football Kevin McKernan joining his ticket as a coach. The pair replace two-time All-Ireland winning manager, and fellow Down man Pete McGrath. McGrath held the reigns at the Antrim club for three years but stepped down following their quarter-final […]
Shaun Casey takes a look at some of the veteran players across Ulster still doing the business for their clubs Antrim: Kevin Niblock (St Gall’s) Niblock put the boots back on and lined out with the number one jersey on his back, kicking a brace of two-pointers, for St Gall’s in their opening day victory […]
By Shaun Casey DOWN manager Conor Laverty has made one change to his starting team as they welcome Louth to Newry on Saturday. Down defeated Clare in the opening round of the All-Ireland series by 17-points. Eugene Branagan didn’t start that game in Ennis two weeks ago but has been named at wing half forward […]
By Shaun Casey FORMER Down defender Kevin McKernan says his clubmate Odhran Murdock is “a different level of footballer” and isn’t surprised that the young midfielder is producing the goods in the red and black of Down. James McCartan handed Murdock his inter-county championship debut in the opening round of the 2022 Ulster Championship, and […]
By Shaun Casey THE Down ladies have recovered brilliantly from a 16-point hammering to Kildare in their opening round tie to go on a three-game winning streak. This weekend they hope to extend that unbeaten run to four as they travel south. They face a difficult away journey to Clare and the Banner County have […]
By Kieran Lynch DOWN GAA legend Kevin McKernan is the latest member of the Down Senior Ladies Football team, as he will join Peter Lynch’s backroom team for the upcoming season. McKernan, who retired from inter-county football earlier this season, will still continue to play football for Burren, but he will be afforded the opportunity […]
IN the latest of our Teammates features, we caught up with Down’s Ryan Magill. Age: 19. Teams played for: Burren and Down. Which team mate has been the most inspirational and why? Kevin McKernan, his longevity at the top and small tips help me to improve. Advertisement Who’s the best team mate to train with […]
By Kieran Lynch “I HAD a great time, and I loved every minute of it. As I’ve been saying to everyone recently, it’s just something that I dreamt of doing all of my life,” reflected Down football legend Kevin McKernan, having retired after 16 seasons of unwavering commitment and service to his beloved county. A […]
By Niall McCoy GAA press launches can be a mixed affair. For new kids on the block, it can be rather daunting to have a clutter of recording devises pushed in their direction. More experienced hands may go through the motions, throwing out a few lines to keep the media happy with the intention of […]
