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the 6th year argument does not cut it either, these are top players in the Abbey, underachieving yet again

Has anyone got a copy of the Abbey team because I believe they draw players from the biggest clubs in South Down and South Armagh?
Am I right to say they have not reached a final since 2006?

["Sadie, that's terrible, hope he gets better soon and doesn't make a mess of your new bathroom tiles"]

I have it on good authority from somebody quite senior working in the Data Protection Commission that they have never been asked their opinion on this by the GAA and that if they were the status quo could very easily be allowed to remain in place simply by asking people for permission to opt in to a group or groups.

I'm not a GDPR expert, but I guess one of the concerns is that when you join your kid up for the u10s you're not being informed that your number is going to be added to the u10s whatsapp group where every other parent parent can view your number. I do think this  is a legitimate concern for some people. The local school teacher may not wish for everyone to view their mobile number. I have seen some prominent GDPR experts whose opinion i respect on twitter saying the gaa are right in regard to their concerns.

However GAA HQ seem very naive to think they can build their own inhouse communications system that will need to be secure and user friendly.

Good ole GAA HQ.

They tell you what you can't use but currently offer no viable alternatives.

We're having to look at updating our website to include SMS functionality and allow each team manager access to his/her group only. Parents will be able to receive messages but not respond like they currently do and that's probably a good thing as my phone never stops with thumbs up and the likes over 8, 9 teams and the likes.

Don't want to be sexist but females seem to more impulsive when it comes to responding and then it all kicks off.

This is quite common

"Sorry wee Jonny won't make the blitz on Saturday, he's got a dose of the runs"

"Sadie, that's terrible, hope he gets better soon and doesn't make a mess of your new bathroom tiles"

"Thanks Bridie, I know, just hoping none of the rest get it as well as the washing machine is on two, three times a day already"

Sadie, That bug was going round the school it seems, touch wood, my wee Timmy has avoided it so far, but thinking of you all at this trying time.

Here's hoping your family avoid it Jen..it's terrible,

lol thats funny buts it so right. get well soon, get well soon jesus christ lol

I don't have a problem with anyone with the PSNI but its not a career that i would want my son to take up if you know what i mean. I know that the clubs in Down who voted for the abolition came in for a lot of abuse and would still get jibes about it. Ulster GAA is seen as being very proactice with PSNI but on ground level I do not think this happens. In the south everyone knows a guard from their village, I can honestly say that i do not know any police officer !

Gough is the Greta Grunberg of the gay community these days ffs A phone call from Gough to Colm would have sorted this and its a storm in a tea cup.

I get the "personally" bit but would GAA clubs really get behind them?

Its about GAA clubs and there attitude towards PSNI?

19 years ago the GAA abolished rule 21 with Down GAA at the forefront of this. The PSNI are not having a recruitment drive and what i want to ask posters from the six counties, how would you club react to a senior footballer joining the PSNI? Young cops are still forced to move away which is a shame

When will fixtures be released?

With new season fast approaching, any thoughts on year ahead. By all accounts Bryansford and Warrenpoint are training to the max and I expect a good start in the league for them. Division two is going to be a dogfight but experience of Frank Dawson should get the Town back up. Is John Rafferty still managing Downpatrick?

Its the first game so I will reserve judgement to after Saturday night but we left that one behind us. I felt we should have pushed up more with he extra man but in modern day football and the way teams line out , an extra man is no real benefit compared to 15 years ago. I still think we have hope with this team and Paddy is giving young exciting players a chance,  like the look of Quinn and McCabe though. We are missing a Brian fenton style midfielder who can win primary possession and play football.

On issue of club v county, lads wise up County players are in a  different league, I do wish more Magpies would commit to the set up but we cant force people to wear the famous red and black.  It should be an honour to be asked and I think its an insult that some people can laugh at the prospect of representing this proud football county.

Lets get behind the lads on Saturday night, it will be a battle but one i am confident we can prevail.

McEvoy is past his past unfortunately and is the wrong side of 30 but a brainy player and great servant to Kilcoo. Its mad to think the Kilcoo are now taking a well earned break while the rest of the county are slogging their guts on pitches to try and topple them. Big numbers out training in Ford which may be worth keeping an eye on.

Hard luck Kilcoo, having no midfield or a marquee forward who could score them 3/4 points from play cost them in the end. I would love to see dabs and Ryan McEvoy into the Down squad, I don't think Ryan and Jerome will cut in for Down anymore and we have too many similar players. If the rumour of Moran leaving is true then Gilligan I am sure could step up.

Massive game for us on Sunday, we need at least 4 points from our first 3 games to be in with a chance of promotion. Is Harrisson near fit does anyone know?

Hi all, long time reader of the board and wanted to say a few things.

Ballykinlar is a great spot for the Down centre of excellence
The east Down bias is laughable on here, East Down is the hub of gaa in Down and the rise of Carryduff and Bredagh will increase this.
Good luck to East Down representatives Kilcoo on Sunday, I am sure the whole county is supporting them.