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[Great nights craic. Anyone else attend? Some interesting chat there was too!!!!!]

To launch our Talk Night in Bryansford GAC this Saturday Night Peter McGrath will be interviewed today on U105FM by Frank Mitchell (McClorey). On air after 10am.
Panel on Saturday Night is confirmed as Bernard Flynn, Colm O'Rourke, Eamonn Burns, Ross Carr and Peter McGrath with MC Mark Sidebottom.
It is anticipated all the Down Players will be attending.
Show to commence at 8pm.

Great nights craic. Anyone else attend? Some interesting chat there was too!!!!!

As part of the organising committee we thought the night went very well - the panel contribution was very good and Mark Sidebottom came over very impressive. A proud night for Bryansford and a great fundraiser.
The Ex-County stars had good craic as we went into the early hours.
It is hoped the DVD we showed will be available to buy soon - highlights of all the games in SFC 1991, Build up to the final, after match interviews and homecoming. Great memories.
The 1994 reunion will be interesting...................

To launch our Talk Night in Bryansford GAC this Saturday Night Peter McGrath will be interviewed today on U105FM by Frank Mitchell (McClorey). On air after 10am.
Panel on Saturday Night is confirmed as Bernard Flynn, Colm O'Rourke, Eamonn Burns, Ross Carr and Peter McGrath with MC Mark Sidebottom.
It is anticipated all the Down Players will be attending.
Show to commence at 8pm.

This will now take place tomorrow - Frank ran out of air time!

To launch our Talk Night in Bryansford GAC this Saturday Night Peter McGrath will be interviewed today on U105FM by Frank Mitchell (McClorey). On air after 10am.
Panel on Saturday Night is confirmed as Bernard Flynn, Colm O'Rourke, Eamonn Burns, Ross Carr and Peter McGrath with MC Mark Sidebottom.
It is anticipated all the Down Players will be attending.
Show to commence at 8pm.

[1991 Tribute Night in Bryansford GAC 22.10.11PRESS RELEASE]

1991 Tribute Night in Bryansford GAC 22.10.11

PRESS RELEASE                                                       
Celebration night to remember Down's triumphant 1991 All Ireland Success
The 20th anniversary of Down's fourth All Ireland win is to be celebrated at a gala Tribute Night to be held in Newcastle.
The clubrooms of Bryansford GAC will be the venue on October 22 next for what the organisers believe will be a fitting tribute to the team and management of the 1991 squad.
Down's achievement in bringing Ulster football back to the top table of Gaelic football after nearly a quarter of a century of the Province being Sam Maguire failures was a huge sporting breakthrough.
The victory over hot favourites Meath displayed Down's traditional attacking abilities through the likes of Mickey Linden, Ross Carr, Greg Blaney and James McCartan.
It was a win that brought pride and self belief back to Ulster football, inspiring thousands of youngsters to try and follow in the footsteps of a new generation of Gaelic sport superstars.
And it set a benchmark that allowed fellow Ulster counties Derry, Donegal, Armagh and Tyrone to eventually follow in terms of achieving All Ireland glory.
Peter McGrath, the man who masterminded Down's success on the Croke Park stage in 1991, and then three years later to make it five titles for the Mourne men, will be part of a specially invited panel who will take part in a question and answer session. 
Legendary Meath manager Sean Boylan has confirmed he will be in Newcastle to meet up with his old Croke Park adversary along with players from both teams as well as leading figures from the world of the Media.
Organising committee spokesman Ronan McVeigh explained that the decision taken by the Bryansford club to take the initiative in putting on the All Ireland Tribute Night was based on a number of key factors.
"First of all Peter McGrath is our club manager.  He has been a huge, and in many ways an unsung hero, both to Down and Ulster football.


"From a Bryansford Club perspective the contribution of Eamonn Burns in the final provided a platform around midfield that was truly inspirational.   
"We felt that an event to mark such a special occasion in Down's history would allow supporters from across the county, and beyond, to get the inside track on a marvellous achievement from the men who were there on the day.
"The other part in our thinking was that the Bryansford Club and our St. Patrick's Park pitch has, for decades, been pivotal in preparation terms for every one of Down's five All Ireland titles.
"Obviously there will be huge interest in the Tribute Night. Closer to the event we will be making available information on the final list of guest speakers as well as ticketing arrangements," he added.
ENDS

Was reading about that in one of the programmes at the championship games sounds like a good night is there going to be meny of the ex players attending? When and how can you obtain tickets?

We hope to have ticket launch after our game v An Riocht on Sunday. Information will be available on Bryansford Website. The interest from the squad is very good and given this is the first event to mark the 20 years makes it better for everyone. Bernard Flynn is also confirmed.

[1991 Tribute Night in Bryansford GAC 22.10.11PRESS RELEASE]

1991 Tribute Night in Bryansford GAC 22.10.11

PRESS RELEASE                                                       
Celebration night to remember Down's triumphant 1991 All Ireland Success
The 20th anniversary of Down's fourth All Ireland win is to be celebrated at a gala Tribute Night to be held in Newcastle.
The clubrooms of Bryansford GAC will be the venue on October 22 next for what the organisers believe will be a fitting tribute to the team and management of the 1991 squad.
Down's achievement in bringing Ulster football back to the top table of Gaelic football after nearly a quarter of a century of the Province being Sam Maguire failures was a huge sporting breakthrough.
The victory over hot favourites Meath displayed Down's traditional attacking abilities through the likes of Mickey Linden, Ross Carr, Greg Blaney and James McCartan.
It was a win that brought pride and self belief back to Ulster football, inspiring thousands of youngsters to try and follow in the footsteps of a new generation of Gaelic sport superstars.
And it set a benchmark that allowed fellow Ulster counties Derry, Donegal, Armagh and Tyrone to eventually follow in terms of achieving All Ireland glory.
Peter McGrath, the man who masterminded Down's success on the Croke Park stage in 1991, and then three years later to make it five titles for the Mourne men, will be part of a specially invited panel who will take part in a question and answer session. 
Legendary Meath manager Sean Boylan has confirmed he will be in Newcastle to meet up with his old Croke Park adversary along with players from both teams as well as leading figures from the world of the Media.
Organising committee spokesman Ronan McVeigh explained that the decision taken by the Bryansford club to take the initiative in putting on the All Ireland Tribute Night was based on a number of key factors.
"First of all Peter McGrath is our club manager.  He has been a huge, and in many ways an unsung hero, both to Down and Ulster football.


"From a Bryansford Club perspective the contribution of Eamonn Burns in the final provided a platform around midfield that was truly inspirational.   
"We felt that an event to mark such a special occasion in Down's history would allow supporters from across the county, and beyond, to get the inside track on a marvellous achievement from the men who were there on the day.
"The other part in our thinking was that the Bryansford Club and our St. Patrick's Park pitch has, for decades, been pivotal in preparation terms for every one of Down's five All Ireland titles.
"Obviously there will be huge interest in the Tribute Night. Closer to the event we will be making available information on the final list of guest speakers as well as ticketing arrangements," he added.
ENDS