Down Club Hurling & Football

[imtommygunn]

That's exactly what's happening. Down have done great this last few years considering the number of clubs etc they have. Derry should be doing considerably better but their county board has never seemed particularly interested in the hurling and it has dwindled away.

[Hard2Listen2]

Best of luck to our county champions representing us this evening in Ulster!

Looking forward to a big performance.

❤️🖤 🏁

[Mournenan82]

Well done to kilcoo tonight, flying the red and black flag with pride as usual. They are some team ❤️🖤

[Hard2Listen2]

WOW!!!

That was some team performance!!!

Well done Kilcoo!

[Leftmidfield]

Terrific performance fro Kilcoo. Probably bookie's favourite now for Ulster tho they won't want to hear that

[Ed Hardy]

Some team performance last night from Kilcoo they were devastating at times, and could have a few more goals in the 1st half. Dabs surely been best player in Ulster club this past 10years. Sheelan Johnson had some game, ability never been doubt but he nows looks physically able to cope at that level.

[Splash]

Could it be that Down are punching above their weight at county level, and Derry are underachieving at county level.

Down have the Ards which is primarily a hurling stronghold, whereas Derry would have more genuine dual clubs, ie Swatragh, Slaughtneil, Ballinascreen and I'm sure there are more.

Over the last few years Derrys best hurlers have also been their best footballers particularly the Slaughtneil contingent, the 2 McKaigues, Brendan Rodgers and Shane McGuigan, have all focused on football recently at county level.

You've hit the nail on the head there.

Derry certainly underachieve in the hurling. They only have a few clubs, maybe, but they're of a good standard.

Down are in a funny position where I could simultaneously make arguments that they are over achieving and under achieving.

We are a large county, with many clubs, and some good players, we should have higher ambitions than Division Two hurling.

But at the same time our clubs just aren't at the level of the clubs in other counties, and the fact we manage to compete as well as we do is admirable.

Next year will be interesting. Derry are coming up to a newly structured Division Two, and won their league quite comfortably.

Meanwhile, we just lost out on promotion to Division One, falling short against Laois in the semi finals. Based off of that, we should probably be favourites to get promoted next year, especially considering two teams can now go up, but at the same time, Down could slip up. It will be an interesting year.

Next year will see Down, Derry, Donegal, and Tyrone playing in Division Two, so will be great to see more Ulster Derbies and hopefully generate a bit of interest in Ulster Hurling again.

Derry definitely have the potential to overtake Down. If we could turn some of our clubs into true, dual, GAA clubs like the Derry clubs, as opposed to football clubs with a hurling team or vice versa, it would be great for the county.

[terrifictommy]

That was a monumental performance from Kilcoo. Seen them a lot already this year but I think that's the most ruthless and clinical I've seen. Maybe the opposition helped a little as they aren't the same quality as in previous years. Watching the other contenders and Kilcoo must be favourites for the AI?

[ClubScene13]

That was a monumental performance from Kilcoo. Seen them a lot already this year but I think that's the most ruthless and clinical I've seen. Maybe the opposition helped a little as they aren't the same quality as in previous years. Watching the other contenders and Kilcoo must be favourites for the AI?

Padraig Pearses in Roscommon very impressive in dispatching St Brigid's and Corofin with relative ease but aside from them Kilcoo are definitely up there. Cuala and Dr Crokes shaky enough at the weekend I don't think Kilcoo should hold great fear of anyone remaining. Saying that Errigal will not be as naive as Scotstown they will find a way to keep that game tight in my opinion.

[snoopdog]

According to IN Down league campaign starts with a trip to Roscommon then at home to Cork.  Mentions these are the end of the Liam Kerr article on him heading off to Australia for the year. Big loss for Down.

[on the sideline]

Is there a GAA club in, or near, Holywood?

[Sheedy]

Is there a GAA club in, or near, Holywood?

St Paul's are in Holywood

[on the sideline]

Is there a GAA club in, or near, Holywood?

St Paul's are in Holywood

Thank you. What division are they in, or what championship do they play in?

[Square Ball]

Is there a GAA club in, or near, Holywood?

St Paul's are in Holywood

Thank you. What division are they in, or what championship do they play in?

Division 4 and junior

[on the sideline]

Is there a GAA club in, or near, Holywood?

St Paul's are in Holywood

Thank you. What division are they in, or what championship do they play in?

Division 4 and junior

Thanks