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[It's common knowledge that Jarlath Burns went for the principals job of St Colman's and didn't even get an interview and possibly even more than once.]

If he was Head or Deputy Head in a grammar school he wouldnt have written that article. Big chip on his shoulder in my opinion.

I think this is where the jealousy is coming from.  It's common knowledge that Jarlath Burns went for the principals job of St Colman's and didn't even get an interview and possibly even more than once.  I'd say it would be a different story coming from him if he was sitting as headmaster of St Colman's in the "beautiful college at the end of a sweeping avenue".

What the actual f**k?!

Did I touch a nerve there?

I just think that's a bizarre comment, on so many different levels.

Don't know how you work that one out.  On one hand the man slates academic selection and the "utter arrogance of this sector" yet on the other hand he is a wannabe principal of a Grammar school, where if he had been good enough he would have got it.  I doubt we would be having this discussion now if he had.

[It's common knowledge that Jarlath Burns went for the principals job of St Colman's and didn't even get an interview and possibly even more than once.]

If he was Head or Deputy Head in a grammar school he wouldnt have written that article. Big chip on his shoulder in my opinion.

I think this is where the jealousy is coming from.  It's common knowledge that Jarlath Burns went for the principals job of St Colman's and didn't even get an interview and possibly even more than once.  I'd say it would be a different story coming from him if he was sitting as headmaster of St Colman's in the "beautiful college at the end of a sweeping avenue".

What the actual f**k?!

Did I touch a nerve there?

If he was Head or Deputy Head in a grammar school he wouldnt have written that article. Big chip on his shoulder in my opinion.

I think this is where the jealousy is coming from.  It's common knowledge that Jarlath Burns went for the principals job of St Colman's and didn't even get an interview and possibly even more than once.  I'd say it would be a different story coming from him if he was sitting as headmaster of St Colman's in the "beautiful college at the end of a sweeping avenue".

I see the ordinary club player being hammered by the County Board again, below.  Games can now only be changed if there is no clash with county minor/senior training in both hurling and football, oh and of course only if it suits the county board:


A chara,
As we enter the preparation for the Ulster and All Ireland series can I alert all clubs to two very important matters.

1.    Clubs seeking for genuine reasons to change the date of a club senior or minor league fixture are asked to in the first instance contact Paul Blaney assistantsecretary.down@gaa.ie to ensure that the change of date does not clash with county senior or minor football or hurling training.  Permission for changes will only be granted where no clash takes place.

2.   We have received the following email from Croke Park in relation to Friday 11th May.  As you will see this is an event taking place across the 32 counties on this night and as such we will not be able to have any All County football league games on the 11th May.  Details of the event involving the county panel will be released nearer to the time and we look forward to a large turnout of supporters.


Save the Date

As was mentioned at Congress, Central and Provincial Councils are
launching a major marketing effort to promote this year's Provincial
and All Ireland championships. One of the promotional events that has
been agreed is that every county will hold an OPEN NIGHT on FRIDAY 11
MAY from 7 pm to 8.30 pm  for supporters of teams competing for the
Sam Maguire and Liam McCarthy Cups. This event is being organised to
provide access to our county players for children, supporters and
local media in an effort to raise the profile of the 2012
championships

This event will only succeed if it happens in every county on the same
night and at the same time. There can be no deviation from this
date/time.  We are relying on every county to co-operate in what will
be a strong statement of our intention to vigorously promote the 2012 Championships

Liam Ó Néill, Uachtarán
Páraic Ó Dufaigh, Ard-Stiúrthóir



Is mise

Seán Óg

[O Neills ACFL Div 1]

O Neills ACFL Div 1

Downpatrick 1-7 V 3-16 Longstone

Bryansford 2-14 V 1-11 Saval

Kilcoo 0-13 V 0-5 Ballyholland


O Neills ACFL Div 2

Warrenpoint 0-5 V 0-8 Rostrevor

Shamrocks 1-7 V 3-10 Annaclone

Clann na Banna 0-5 V 2-8 Loughinisland

An Ríocht 0-13 V 1-7 Kilclief


O Neills ACFL Div 3

Glasdrumman 2-10 V 1-12 Tullylish

Ballymartin 2-13 V 1-9 Drumgath

Drumaness 0-6 V 1-12 Saul

Darragh Cross 1-4 V 0-8 St John's

St John Bosco 5-15 V 2-4 Ardglass


O Neills ACFL Div 4

Teconnaught 5-8 V 1-2 Ballykinlar

St Michael's 3-9 V 1-16 Mitchels

Bright 1-4 V 4-11 Bredagh

Aughlisnafin 0-5 V 1-13 Dundrum

St Paul's 1-1 V 2-11 Aghaderg

Where is it on Destination Newry?  Any direct links?

http://www.destinationnewry.com/news/Down_club_live

Excellent.  Now do we just watch that image?   

Try http://www.ustream.tv/channel/down-gaa

Sorted, thanks very much.

Where is it on Destination Newry?  Any direct links?

http://www.destinationnewry.com/news/Down_club_live

Excellent.  Now do we just watch that image?   

Where is it on Destination Newry?  Any direct links?

Ned, the SFC winner will be either Burren or Kilcoo. If Bryansford stay away from both until the final, they've a chance on the day. The rest of us are making up the numbers. League positions, revamping leagues, revamping championships, f**king with the system, whatever you call it, won't change this fact.

Can't see much beyond Burren or Kilcoo, some craic if they were pulled out together.  They'll probbaly do the old 'hot balls' 'cold balls' trick to avoid this   

As for Bryansford, I can't see them making any headway this year.  They're an average side who had their chances to take Kilcoo over the last few years but just couldn't do it. 

Burren 0-9 V 1-13 Clonduff

Lurker here for a while!  Decided to bite the bullet.

I have seen Finnegan yet but it wouldn't be hard to be much better than the bunch of tubes who already destroy referee our games.

Burren v Clonduff tonight, can't see much other than a win for the Burren men.