Down Club Hurling & Football

Open yer eyes Man · January 31, 2009, 07:07:12 PM

Quote from: bridgegael on January 31, 2009, 06:57:24 PM
Quote from: Open yer eyes Man on January 31, 2009, 06:48:21 PM
The men in charge in division 1
Date : 30/01/2009 22:25
Taken from the Down Democrat Website

http://www.downdemocrat.com/tabId/290/itemId/481/The-men-in-charge.aspx

Some new and more familiar faces have been installed as managers throughout the county. It may only be January but in Division One the manager merry-go-round is already in full swing.

KILCOO: 'If it ain't broke don't fix it' seems to be the mantra that the League Champions are adopting for the coming season. Jim McCorry guided Kilcoo to their first league title since 2004 and understandably he will remain in charge in 2009. The superb team ethic prevalent at the club was a major reason for last year's success. If that can be replicated Kilcoo may fancy their chances of retaining their league title.

MAYOBRIDGE: Paul Carroll managed Mayobridge for a spell in the 1990s and returns to the club in 2009 to take charge of the Sky Blues again.

The appointment was a surprise to many outside of the club but those in the know are confident that he can keep the good times rolling at Mayobridge. The Sky Blues are seeking their sixth successive county championship title. If they can secure that the onus will be on Carroll to put together an extended run in Ulster.

ROSTREVOR: The south Down side have named one of the most high profile names as their new manager. John Rafferty famously brought success to St. Galls of Antrim. The Armagh man will also be coaching his native Poyntzpass who play their football in Division Four of the Armagh league in conjunction with the Rostrevor job. His rigorous training and scientific approach have yielded impressive results. Whether he can bring success to St Bronagh's remains to be seen.

CASTLEWELLAN: Liam Hardy is the newly appointed Castlewellan manager. Barney Cunningham and 'Harpo' McKibben will assist the new man as selectors. Last year the Town made it to the play-offs in the league before being eliminated by Mayobridge.

They suffered a disappointing early exit in the Championship at the hands of rivals Bryansford. Hardy's hopes will include a better showing in the Championship as well as maintaining their good league form.

BURREN: Damian Barton retains control of the former All-Ireland winning club for the second successive season. Burren were the nearly men of 2008 reaching the Championship semi-final and finishing just outside the play-off places in the league. If Barton can improve on last year's performance expect Burren to challenge on both fronts.

CLONDUFF: Benny Corrigan was in charge at the Hilltown club last year. Never in danger of relegation but just ever so slightly off the pace at the upper end of the spectrum they were also eliminated by eventual winners Mayobridge in the Championship.

Clonduff will be seeking an improved performance in both league and championship in 2009.

LONGSTONE: Frank Dawson will be in charge at the 'Stone for his third season as manager. He will be assisted by Tony Burden and John Poland. He guided the Mourne men to the Championship final in 2007 and helped the club finish 8th in the league last season. After an arguably average season last year Dawson will be hoping to re-ignite the form that saw his side push Mayobridge to a replay in the Championship final in 2007.

LOUGHINISLAND: Gerard Colgan will stay on at Loughinisland after a successful first season. The former An Ríocht man steered the Blues to a Championship final and will be hoping for a similar run in 2009. On the touch-line with Colgan will be Paul Rice and Stephen Molloy. The trio will aim to sustain more of a challenge in the league with a view to making the play-offs.

SAVAL: Declan Morgan remains in charge at Nan Sands Declan and will be charged with the task of keeping Saval in the top tier of football once again. With the number of teams in Division One being reduced at the end of this season Morgan faces a battle to avoid relegation once again. If Saval can pull that feat off it will be viewed as a successful season.

LIATROIM: Having narrowly avoided relegation last year the Fontenoys' Rusty McCaulfield could reflect on a job well done. In that regard Leitrim will be hoping for the same again. Liam Doily is still nursing a long-term injury. The Fontenoys will be hoping to have their talisman back sooner rather than later. In the fight to stay in the top division they may well need him.

WARRENPOINT: The 'Point were promoted as Champions of Division Two under the stewardship of Emmett Thomas McGivern. ET brought what was a very young squad up to the top flight against the odds. Gerry Boil is the side's primary selector. The management will have their sights set on maintaining their Division One status.

BRYANSFORD: Two-time All-Ireland winning manager Pete McGrady takes the helm at the newly promoted club. Bryansford were dominant in Division Two last season before falling at the final hurdle in the Play-offs. The former Down tactician has a habit of bringing success wherever he goes. If he can continue that trend this season Bryansford will be more than happy.

Very poor journalism indeed. A few points -

Rusty Mc Aulfield left Leitrim at the end of last year and this was widely known.
Its Liam Doyle and not Liam Doily, you would think they would be able to get the name right of a former DOWN Captain
Gerry Boil? Don't think this is right.
Pete Mc Grady? Everyone knows who he is and what he has done. Maybe he is being confused with that other East Down great, Eddie Mc Grady!!!!!!!!!!

that really is poor journalism!!! if ya get that name wrong in Down football, well there is no hope for ya!!

So its acceptable and not poor journalism?
These people get paid to write articles like this. I would imagine a GAA writer put this piece together or maybe not, judging by these basic mistakes. You would think he would know the people he is writing about?

Trevor Hill · January 31, 2009, 07:08:46 PM

You would also expect that someone would have noticed these mistakes before it was posted on the Down website of all places.

bridgegael · January 31, 2009, 07:11:23 PM

No your right its not acceptable!

Open yer eyes Man · January 31, 2009, 10:15:03 PM

Quote from: Trevor Hill on January 31, 2009, 07:08:46 PM
You would also expect that someone would have noticed these mistakes before it was posted on the Down website of all places.

Never mind someone noticing the mistakes before putting it on the Down website, this article is originally from the Down Democrat website so I take it that it appeared in their paper. Did anyone read it before it went to print?

TBH, alot of mediocre articles are appearing on the Down website of late. The pics of Michael Walsh's new business were embarrassing and labelling Máirín Mc Aleenan, our best ever Camogie player, as Marianne Mc Aleenan is simply inexcusable.

dundrumite · January 31, 2009, 10:45:28 PM

Quote from: Open yer eyes Man on January 31, 2009, 07:07:12 PM
Quote from: bridgegael on January 31, 2009, 06:57:24 PM
Quote from: Open yer eyes Man on January 31, 2009, 06:48:21 PM
The men in charge in division 1
Date : 30/01/2009 22:25
Taken from the Down Democrat Website

http://www.downdemocrat.com/tabId/290/itemId/481/The-men-in-charge.aspx

Some new and more familiar faces have been installed as managers throughout the county. It may only be January but in Division One the manager merry-go-round is already in full swing.

KILCOO: 'If it ain't broke don't fix it' seems to be the mantra that the League Champions are adopting for the coming season. Jim McCorry guided Kilcoo to their first league title since 2004 and understandably he will remain in charge in 2009. The superb team ethic prevalent at the club was a major reason for last year's success. If that can be replicated Kilcoo may fancy their chances of retaining their league title.

MAYOBRIDGE: Paul Carroll managed Mayobridge for a spell in the 1990s and returns to the club in 2009 to take charge of the Sky Blues again.

The appointment was a surprise to many outside of the club but those in the know are confident that he can keep the good times rolling at Mayobridge. The Sky Blues are seeking their sixth successive county championship title. If they can secure that the onus will be on Carroll to put together an extended run in Ulster.

ROSTREVOR: The south Down side have named one of the most high profile names as their new manager. John Rafferty famously brought success to St. Galls of Antrim. The Armagh man will also be coaching his native Poyntzpass who play their football in Division Four of the Armagh league in conjunction with the Rostrevor job. His rigorous training and scientific approach have yielded impressive results. Whether he can bring success to St Bronagh's remains to be seen.

CASTLEWELLAN: Liam Hardy is the newly appointed Castlewellan manager. Barney Cunningham and 'Harpo' McKibben will assist the new man as selectors. Last year the Town made it to the play-offs in the league before being eliminated by Mayobridge.

They suffered a disappointing early exit in the Championship at the hands of rivals Bryansford. Hardy's hopes will include a better showing in the Championship as well as maintaining their good league form.

BURREN: Damian Barton retains control of the former All-Ireland winning club for the second successive season. Burren were the nearly men of 2008 reaching the Championship semi-final and finishing just outside the play-off places in the league. If Barton can improve on last year's performance expect Burren to challenge on both fronts.

CLONDUFF: Benny Corrigan was in charge at the Hilltown club last year. Never in danger of relegation but just ever so slightly off the pace at the upper end of the spectrum they were also eliminated by eventual winners Mayobridge in the Championship.

Clonduff will be seeking an improved performance in both league and championship in 2009.

LONGSTONE: Frank Dawson will be in charge at the 'Stone for his third season as manager. He will be assisted by Tony Burden and John Poland. He guided the Mourne men to the Championship final in 2007 and helped the club finish 8th in the league last season. After an arguably average season last year Dawson will be hoping to re-ignite the form that saw his side push Mayobridge to a replay in the Championship final in 2007.

LOUGHINISLAND: Gerard Colgan will stay on at Loughinisland after a successful first season. The former An Ríocht man steered the Blues to a Championship final and will be hoping for a similar run in 2009. On the touch-line with Colgan will be Paul Rice and Stephen Molloy. The trio will aim to sustain more of a challenge in the league with a view to making the play-offs.

SAVAL: Declan Morgan remains in charge at Nan Sands Declan and will be charged with the task of keeping Saval in the top tier of football once again. With the number of teams in Division One being reduced at the end of this season Morgan faces a battle to avoid relegation once again. If Saval can pull that feat off it will be viewed as a successful season.

LIATROIM: Having narrowly avoided relegation last year the Fontenoys' Rusty McCaulfield could reflect on a job well done. In that regard Leitrim will be hoping for the same again. Liam Doily is still nursing a long-term injury. The Fontenoys will be hoping to have their talisman back sooner rather than later. In the fight to stay in the top division they may well need him.

WARRENPOINT: The 'Point were promoted as Champions of Division Two under the stewardship of Emmett Thomas McGivern. ET brought what was a very young squad up to the top flight against the odds. Gerry Boil is the side's primary selector. The management will have their sights set on maintaining their Division One status.

BRYANSFORD: Two-time All-Ireland winning manager Pete McGrady takes the helm at the newly promoted club. Bryansford were dominant in Division Two last season before falling at the final hurdle in the Play-offs. The former Down tactician has a habit of bringing success wherever he goes. If he can continue that trend this season Bryansford will be more than happy.

Very poor journalism indeed. A few points -

Rusty Mc Aulfield left Leitrim at the end of last year and this was widely known.
Its Liam Doyle and not Liam Doily, you would think they would be able to get the name right of a former DOWN Captain
Gerry Boil? Don't think this is right.
Pete Mc Grady? Everyone knows who he is and what he has done. Maybe he is being confused with that other East Down great, Eddie Mc Grady!!!!!!!!!!

that really is poor journalism!!! if ya get that name wrong in Down football, well there is no hope for ya!!

So its acceptable and not poor journalism?
These people get paid to write articles like this. I would imagine a GAA writer put this piece together or maybe not, judging by these basic mistakes. You would think he would know the people he is writing about?

Poor poor paper. widely known for mistakes and inaccuracies within all aspects of its paper, commonly known as "The Down Dumdocrat" around East Down.

gorm agus bui · February 01, 2009, 02:14:58 AM

or some times known as the DemoCRAP

gorm agus bui · February 01, 2009, 10:47:18 AM

Quote from: dundrumite on January 31, 2009, 10:45:28 PM
Quote from: Open yer eyes Man on January 31, 2009, 07:07:12 PM
Quote from: bridgegael on January 31, 2009, 06:57:24 PM
Quote from: Open yer eyes Man on January 31, 2009, 06:48:21 PM
The men in charge in division 1
Date : 30/01/2009 22:25
Taken from the Down Democrat Website

http://www.downdemocrat.com/tabId/290/itemId/481/The-men-in-charge.aspx

Some new and more familiar faces have been installed as managers throughout the county. It may only be January but in Division One the manager merry-go-round is already in full swing.

KILCOO: 'If it ain't broke don't fix it' seems to be the mantra that the League Champions are adopting for the coming season. Jim McCorry guided Kilcoo to their first league title since 2004 and understandably he will remain in charge in 2009. The superb team ethic prevalent at the club was a major reason for last year's success. If that can be replicated Kilcoo may fancy their chances of retaining their league title.

MAYOBRIDGE: Paul Carroll managed Mayobridge for a spell in the 1990s and returns to the club in 2009 to take charge of the Sky Blues again.

The appointment was a surprise to many outside of the club but those in the know are confident that he can keep the good times rolling at Mayobridge. The Sky Blues are seeking their sixth successive county championship title. If they can secure that the onus will be on Carroll to put together an extended run in Ulster.

ROSTREVOR: The south Down side have named one of the most high profile names as their new manager. John Rafferty famously brought success to St. Galls of Antrim. The Armagh man will also be coaching his native Poyntzpass who play their football in Division Four of the Armagh league in conjunction with the Rostrevor job. His rigorous training and scientific approach have yielded impressive results. Whether he can bring success to St Bronagh's remains to be seen.

CASTLEWELLAN: Liam Hardy is the newly appointed Castlewellan manager. Barney Cunningham and 'Harpo' McKibben will assist the new man as selectors. Last year the Town made it to the play-offs in the league before being eliminated by Mayobridge.

They suffered a disappointing early exit in the Championship at the hands of rivals Bryansford. Hardy's hopes will include a better showing in the Championship as well as maintaining their good league form.

BURREN: Damian Barton retains control of the former All-Ireland winning club for the second successive season. Burren were the nearly men of 2008 reaching the Championship semi-final and finishing just outside the play-off places in the league. If Barton can improve on last year's performance expect Burren to challenge on both fronts.

CLONDUFF: Benny Corrigan was in charge at the Hilltown club last year. Never in danger of relegation but just ever so slightly off the pace at the upper end of the spectrum they were also eliminated by eventual winners Mayobridge in the Championship.

Clonduff will be seeking an improved performance in both league and championship in 2009.

LONGSTONE: Frank Dawson will be in charge at the 'Stone for his third season as manager. He will be assisted by Tony Burden and John Poland. He guided the Mourne men to the Championship final in 2007 and helped the club finish 8th in the league last season. After an arguably average season last year Dawson will be hoping to re-ignite the form that saw his side push Mayobridge to a replay in the Championship final in 2007.

LOUGHINISLAND: Gerard Colgan will stay on at Loughinisland after a successful first season. The former An Ríocht man steered the Blues to a Championship final and will be hoping for a similar run in 2009. On the touch-line with Colgan will be Paul Rice and Stephen Molloy. The trio will aim to sustain more of a challenge in the league with a view to making the play-offs.

SAVAL: Declan Morgan remains in charge at Nan Sands Declan and will be charged with the task of keeping Saval in the top tier of football once again. With the number of teams in Division One being reduced at the end of this season Morgan faces a battle to avoid relegation once again. If Saval can pull that feat off it will be viewed as a successful season.

LIATROIM: Having narrowly avoided relegation last year the Fontenoys' Rusty McCaulfield could reflect on a job well done. In that regard Leitrim will be hoping for the same again. Liam Doily is still nursing a long-term injury. The Fontenoys will be hoping to have their talisman back sooner rather than later. In the fight to stay in the top division they may well need him.

WARRENPOINT: The 'Point were promoted as Champions of Division Two under the stewardship of Emmett Thomas McGivern. ET brought what was a very young squad up to the top flight against the odds. Gerry Boil is the side's primary selector. The management will have their sights set on maintaining their Division One status.

BRYANSFORD: Two-time All-Ireland winning manager Pete McGrady takes the helm at the newly promoted club. Bryansford were dominant in Division Two last season before falling at the final hurdle in the Play-offs. The former Down tactician has a habit of bringing success wherever he goes. If he can continue that trend this season Bryansford will be more than happy.

Very poor journalism indeed. A few points -

Rusty Mc Aulfield left Leitrim at the end of last year and this was widely known.
Its Liam Doyle and not Liam Doily, you would think they would be able to get the name right of a former DOWN Captain
Gerry Boil? Don't think this is right.
Pete Mc Grady? Everyone knows who he is and what he has done. Maybe he is being confused with that other East Down great, Eddie Mc Grady!!!!!!!!!!

that really is poor journalism!!! if ya get that name wrong in Down football, well there is no hope for ya!!

So its acceptable and not poor journalism?
These people get paid to write articles like this. I would imagine a GAA writer put this piece together or maybe not, judging by these basic mistakes. You would think he would know the people he is writing about?

Poor poor paper. widely known for mistakes and inaccuracies within all aspects of its paper, commonly known as "The Down Dumdocrat" around East Down.

Never reall read it at the time as it did not cover Division 3. If memory serves me right these articles are written by a former county player who ahs done the managerial merry-go-round!!

WhoAreYaWhoAreYa! · February 01, 2009, 02:50:44 PM

Quote from: Brick Tamlin on January 31, 2009, 11:12:25 AM
if thats the starting team to face Tipp then thank christ i aint going. One word...B-RUTAL. is that really the strongest team we have to put out.

that is a terrible atitude to have..

'Are u a Down FAN or a Down SUPPORTER?'

wobbller · February 01, 2009, 04:00:48 PM

Down 0-18 Tipp 1-09.

dodgy umpire · February 01, 2009, 04:20:14 PM

0-18 to 1-09. good result

the milkman · February 01, 2009, 04:47:15 PM

Yeah good win indeed. Anyone know who did the scoring?

Mourne Rover · February 01, 2009, 07:32:13 PM

Fegan and Hughes got 0-4 each, but all six starting forwards were on the scoresheet. McArdle, O'Reilly and Lynch all got yellow cards. We don't win away very often, so we have to be pleased with the result. Louth will be a better test for us.

western exile · February 01, 2009, 07:39:40 PM

Quote from: the milkman on February 01, 2009, 04:47:15 PM
Yeah good win indeed. Anyone know who did the scoring?

Danny Hughes topped the scoring with 4 points from play followed by John Fegan 4(1f)
Conor Maginn 2
Benny Coulter 2
Aidan Carr 2 (from 45)
Jamie O'Reilly 1
Brendan McArdle 1
Cathal Magee 1
Ronan Sexton 1
Total 0-18
Wides 3

Tipperary 1-09 (8f)
Barry Grogan 6 (4f and 2 '45')
Timmie Dalton 2 (2f)
Chris Aylward 1-0
Wides 6

HT 0-07 0-07

Joe Umbrella (hey) · February 01, 2009, 08:55:06 PM

Quote from: Brick Tamlin on January 31, 2009, 11:12:25 AM
if thats the starting team to face Tipp then thank christ i aint going. One word...B-RUTAL. is that really the strongest team we have to put out.

What a w**ker!

It looks like the B-Rutal boys done the business today.

2 pts in the league away, by an understrengh and experimental side against a potential banana skin, we could'nt ask for more than that. More difficult tasks lie ahead in what will be a difficult league campaign.

Trevor Hill · February 01, 2009, 09:17:42 PM

Seven points each at half time was a pretty fair reflection of the first half. Down looked every bit a third division side in the first 35 minutes. Downs first score came from Jamie O`Reilly, but it was his only score of the game. Danny Hughes (2), Coulter, McArdle and two from John Fegan(1 Free) were Downs other scorers in the first half. Fegan missed a free and dropped a couple of balls into the keepers hands, his passing was poor in the first half with most of his attempted diagonal balls in to the full forward line going straight to a Tipp defender.McArdle was given a yellow card in the dying minutes of the half, he was replaced by Ronan Sexton at the start of the second half.
Down started the second half like the Down of old with eight unanswered points in the first 15 minutes. Aidan Carr hit a 45 and then a free from a bit further out, Daniel Hughes added another before Jamie O`Reilly was harshly shown a yellow. John Fegan scored a point and then O`Reilly`s replacement Cathal Magee added another. Coulter got his second of the game before Conor Maginn who had a decent game scored the point of the game and fegan added another. This left the score 0-7 – 0-15 and Down looked like they would go on and win by a big margin. But Tipp scored two quick points and could have had a couple of goals, in fact one of the chances was a one on one with McVeigh, but somehow the Tipp forward blasted wide from about 8 yards. Down were all over the place at the back and Tipp finally scored a goal which brough them to within 3 points of Down. McVeigh was well beaten. Down replied with 3 points from Hughes, Coulter and Maginn to leave it 1-09 – 0-18.
Jackie Lynch received a yellow card with after 65 minutes for what looked like a 50/50 challenge, though he had to be helped off the field, he made one great catch today, but otherwise was pretty quiet and was well off the pace. His distribution was poor. Kearney was much better and was probably Downs best player today. In defence it was the same old story, can no one teach these boys how to tackle. Paul Murphy isn't the answer at full back, he is much more at home further out the field. Howard was probably the pick of the defenders on show today. Up front it seems to be the same old story, boot it in the general direction of Benny and hope he can win it for us. Most of the ball played towards Benny and Daniel Hughes was way off target, though both players took some good scores. Daniel looked more comfortable playing in the full forward line than he does further out the field. Conditions today were quite heavy though and down played against a strong breeze in the first half. Very poor attendance, I would estimate no more than 500.