Down Club Hurling & Football

[SamFever]

So with new managers on the agenda atm

whos managing who for next year?
Division 1
Burren=sean ward
Bryansford= brian burns
Ballyholland= Steven poacher
Kilcoo= Paul McIlvor
Mayobridge=
Glenn=
CPN=
Clonduff=
Castlewellan= shorty trainer
Saval=Gareth thornton
Longstone=
Ballymartin=

Division 2
RGU Downpatrick=Conor Deegan
Rostrevor= Shane Mulholland
Annaclone=
Liatroim= Shane King
Clann na Banna= Gary Farrell
Loughinisland= Jerome Johnstone
Darragh Cross=
Tullylish= was Eamon Burns but now with County
Bredagh=
An Riocht=
Carryduff=
St. John's= Paul McShane

Division 3
Attical=
Drumaness=
Bosco=
Saul=
Dromara=
Shamrocks=
Kilclief=
Drumgath=
Glassdrumman= Emmett Devlin
Teconnaught=

Division 4
Aughlisnafin=
Dundrum=
Mitchels=
Ardglass= Ryan Kelly
St pauls=
Bright= Noel Burke
St Michaels=
Aghaderg=
Killyleagh
Ballykinlar

Leagues next year and managers that i know of

We should put a predicted finishing position beside each Team and in some cases a £'s symbol as indicator how much a lot of theses Managers are costing the Clubs.

[johnneycool]

So with new managers on the agenda atm

whos managing who for next year?
Division 1
Burren=sean ward
Bryansford= brian burns
Ballyholland= Steven poacher
Kilcoo= Paul McIlvor
Mayobridge=
Glenn=
CPN=
Clonduff=
Castlewellan= shorty trainer
Saval=Gareth thornton
Longstone=
Ballymartin=

Division 2
RGU Downpatrick=Conor Deegan
Rostrevor= Shane Mulholland
Annaclone=
Liatroim= Shane King
Clann na Banna= Gary Farrell
Loughinisland= Jerome Johnstone
Darragh Cross=
Tullylish= was Eamon Burns but now with County
Bredagh=
An Riocht=
Carryduff=
St. John's= Paul McShane

Division 3
Attical=
Drumaness=
Bosco=
Saul=
Dromara=
Shamrocks=
Kilclief=
Drumgath=
Glassdrumman= Emmett Devlin
Teconnaught=

Division 4
Aughlisnafin=
Dundrum=
Mitchels=
Ardglass= Ryan Kelly
St pauls=
Bright= Noel Burke
St Michaels=
Aghaderg=
Killyleagh
Ballykinlar

Leagues next year and managers that i know of

We should put a predicted finishing position beside each Team and in some cases a £'s symbol as indicator how much a lot of theses Managers are costing the Clubs.

We've never had an outside manager or paid anyone to manage anything, how do clubs afford it?

[DownFanatic]

whos managing who for next year?

Division 1
Burren=Sean Ward
Bryansford= Brian Burns
Ballyholland= Steven Poacher
Kilcoo= Paul McIvor
Mayobridge=Frank Dawson
Glenn=John Kennedy
CPN= Bernie Ruane
Clonduff=
Castlewellan= Shorty Treanor
Saval=Gareth Thornton
Longstone=Keith Kelly
Ballymartin=Hugh Trainor

Division 2
RGU Downpatrick= Conor Deegan
Rostrevor= Shane Mulholland
Annaclone= Justy Lynch
Liatroim= Shane King
Clann na Banna= Gary Farrell
Loughinisland= Jerome Johnstone
Darragh Cross= Brendan Mason
Tullylish=
Bredagh= Jody Gormley
An Riocht=
Carryduff=
St. John's= Paul McShane

Division 3
Attical=
Drumaness= John Morgan
Bosco= Darren Quinn
Saul= Cathal Murray
Dromara=
Shamrocks=
Kilclief=
Drumgath=
Glassdrumman= Emmett Devlin
Teconnaught= Kyran Smyth

Division 4
Aughlisnafin=
Dundrum=
Mitchels=
Ardglass= Ryan Kelly
St Pauls=
Bright= Noel Burke
St Michaels=
Aghaderg=

[EIREANNACH]

Near sure i heard Teconnaught were looking a new manager.

[6th sam]

So with new managers on the agenda atm

whos managing who for next year?
Division 1
Burren=sean ward
Bryansford= brian burns
Ballyholland= Steven poacher
Kilcoo= Paul McIlvor
Mayobridge=
Glenn=
CPN=
Clonduff=
Castlewellan= shorty trainer
Saval=Gareth thornton
Longstone=
Ballymartin=

Division 2
RGU Downpatrick=Conor Deegan
Rostrevor= Shane Mulholland
Annaclone=
Liatroim= Shane King
Clann na Banna= Gary Farrell
Loughinisland= Jerome Johnstone
Darragh Cross=
Tullylish= was Eamon Burns but now with County
Bredagh=
An Riocht=
Carryduff=
St. John's= Paul McShane

Division 3
Attical=
Drumaness=
Bosco=
Saul=
Dromara=
Shamrocks=
Kilclief=
Drumgath=
Glassdrumman= Emmett Devlin
Teconnaught=

Division 4
Aughlisnafin=
Dundrum=
Mitchels=
Ardglass= Ryan Kelly
St pauls=
Bright= Noel Burke
St Michaels=
Aghaderg=
Killyleagh
Ballykinlar

Leagues next year and managers that i know of

We should put a predicted finishing position beside each Team and in some cases a £'s symbol as indicator how much a lot of theses Managers are costing the Clubs.

We've never had an outside manager or paid anyone to manage anything, how do clubs afford it?

Fair Play JC, but I think it's important to realise that every club's resources , status and tradition etc are different. Ballygalget  don't need to look outside , as you could throw a stone anywhere in Ballygalget and hit a knowledgeable experienced Hurling man , with Down and Ulster medals. Success breeds success, and as a result retired players are keen to remain involved in the club. Compare that scenario with a club that hasn't a tradition of success, often former players don't remain involved and if they do , many don't have the experience and knowledge to command the respect of players. Many clubs lack that winning tradition but are ambitious for success. If they can't find a member with the desire , capability and kudos to be a good coach, Then quite rightly they will  look to bring outside expertise for the benefit of the club.  Our club have had several outside managers and in every case they have been impressive individuals who have made a very positive impact with our players and the club on many levels. They are true gaels who have a love of the game and enjoy coaching and giving their time and expertise. Another spinoff of outside senior team coaches is that some of our best internal coaches are then freed up to help with underage teams. In short whereas clubs like Ballygalget have enjoyed tremendous success by remaining in-house, other clubs have benefitted from an outside influence.

[super reds 99]

An riocht new manger is brendan mc veigh  senior

[spirit0f91and94]

Teconnaught - Dan Rice

[SamFever]

So with new managers on the agenda atm

whos managing who for next year?
Division 1
Burren=sean ward
Bryansford= brian burns
Ballyholland= Steven poacher
Kilcoo= Paul McIlvor
Mayobridge=
Glenn=
CPN=
Clonduff=
Castlewellan= shorty trainer
Saval=Gareth thornton
Longstone=
Ballymartin=

Division 2
RGU Downpatrick=Conor Deegan
Rostrevor= Shane Mulholland
Annaclone=
Liatroim= Shane King
Clann na Banna= Gary Farrell
Loughinisland= Jerome Johnstone
Darragh Cross=
Tullylish= was Eamon Burns but now with County
Bredagh=
An Riocht=
Carryduff=
St. John's= Paul McShane

Division 3
Attical=
Drumaness=
Bosco=
Saul=
Dromara=
Shamrocks=
Kilclief=
Drumgath=
Glassdrumman= Emmett Devlin
Teconnaught=

Division 4
Aughlisnafin=
Dundrum=
Mitchels=
Ardglass= Ryan Kelly
St pauls=
Bright= Noel Burke
St Michaels=
Aghaderg=
Killyleagh
Ballykinlar

Leagues next year and managers that i know of

We should put a predicted finishing position beside each Team and in some cases a £'s symbol as indicator how much a lot of theses Managers are costing the Clubs.

We've never had an outside manager or paid anyone to manage anything, how do clubs afford it?

Fair Play JC, but I think it's important to realise that every club's resources , status and tradition etc are different. Ballygalget  don't need to look outside , as you could throw a stone anywhere in Ballygalget and hit a knowledgeable experienced Hurling man , with Down and Ulster medals. Success breeds success, and as a result retired players are keen to remain involved in the club. Compare that scenario with a club that hasn't a tradition of success, often former players don't remain involved and if they do , many don't have the experience and knowledge to command the respect of players. Many clubs lack that winning tradition but are ambitious for success. If they can't find a member with the desire , capability and kudos to be a good coach, Then quite rightly they will  look to bring outside expertise for the benefit of the club.  Our club have had several outside managers and in every case they have been impressive individuals who have made a very positive impact with our players and the club on many levels. They are true gaels who have a love of the game and enjoy coaching and giving their time and expertise. Another spinoff of outside senior team coaches is that some of our best internal coaches are then freed up to help with underage teams. In short whereas clubs like Ballygalget have enjoyed tremendous success by remaining in-house, other clubs have benefitted from an outside influence.

6th Sam,there is no justification for your Club to be paying one of these "true Gaels" a fortune to end up in Div 3.Has his presence improved your set-up?I see he's your Manager for 2016.

[johnneycool]

So with new managers on the agenda atm

whos managing who for next year?
Division 1
Burren=sean ward
Bryansford= brian burns
Ballyholland= Steven poacher
Kilcoo= Paul McIlvor
Mayobridge=
Glenn=
CPN=
Clonduff=
Castlewellan= shorty trainer
Saval=Gareth thornton
Longstone=
Ballymartin=

Division 2
RGU Downpatrick=Conor Deegan
Rostrevor= Shane Mulholland
Annaclone=
Liatroim= Shane King
Clann na Banna= Gary Farrell
Loughinisland= Jerome Johnstone
Darragh Cross=
Tullylish= was Eamon Burns but now with County
Bredagh=
An Riocht=
Carryduff=
St. John's= Paul McShane

Division 3
Attical=
Drumaness=
Bosco=
Saul=
Dromara=
Shamrocks=
Kilclief=
Drumgath=
Glassdrumman= Emmett Devlin
Teconnaught=

Division 4
Aughlisnafin=
Dundrum=
Mitchels=
Ardglass= Ryan Kelly
St pauls=
Bright= Noel Burke
St Michaels=
Aghaderg=
Killyleagh
Ballykinlar

Leagues next year and managers that i know of

We should put a predicted finishing position beside each Team and in some cases a £'s symbol as indicator how much a lot of theses Managers are costing the Clubs.

We've never had an outside manager or paid anyone to manage anything, how do clubs afford it?

Fair Play JC, but I think it's important to realise that every club's resources , status and tradition etc are different. Ballygalget  don't need to look outside , as you could throw a stone anywhere in Ballygalget and hit a knowledgeable experienced Hurling man , with Down and Ulster medals. Success breeds success, and as a result retired players are keen to remain involved in the club. Compare that scenario with a club that hasn't a tradition of success, often former players don't remain involved and if they do , many don't have the experience and knowledge to command the respect of players. Many clubs lack that winning tradition but are ambitious for success. If they can't find a member with the desire , capability and kudos to be a good coach, Then quite rightly they will  look to bring outside expertise for the benefit of the club.  Our club have had several outside managers and in every case they have been impressive individuals who have made a very positive impact with our players and the club on many levels. They are true gaels who have a love of the game and enjoy coaching and giving their time and expertise. Another spinoff of outside senior team coaches is that some of our best internal coaches are then freed up to help with underage teams. In short whereas clubs like Ballygalget have enjoyed tremendous success by remaining in-house, other clubs have benefitted from an outside influence.

I wouldn't say everything is as rosy in our garden as that, and we've been fortunate that people have come forward in the last few years, but we've also had to go looking internally as no one has expressed an interest.

We don't always get it right, but like players we're accepting that managers and coaches are volunteers, everyone is doing their level best and the club will support them, i.e. bring in external coaches for specialist training for a few nights or whatever, but some of the figures I've heard bandied about for clubs supposedly paying managers and trainers is a world away from our budgets.

[elk]

Noticed on the Down GAA website that the U21'S have 3 fixtures in Jan, any news on the make up of the squad yet?

[rosskarr]

So with new managers on the agenda atm

whos managing who for next year?
Division 1
Burren=sean ward
Bryansford= brian burns
Ballyholland= Steven poacher
Kilcoo= Paul McIlvor
Mayobridge=
Glenn=
CPN=
Clonduff=
Castlewellan= shorty trainer
Saval=Gareth thornton
Longstone=
Ballymartin=

Division 2
RGU Downpatrick=Conor Deegan
Rostrevor= Shane Mulholland
Annaclone=
Liatroim= Shane King
Clann na Banna= Gary Farrell
Loughinisland= Jerome Johnstone
Darragh Cross=
Tullylish= was Eamon Burns but now with County
Bredagh=
An Riocht=
Carryduff=
St. John's= Paul McShane

Division 3
Attical=
Drumaness=
Bosco=
Saul=
Dromara=
Shamrocks=
Kilclief=
Drumgath=
Glassdrumman= Emmett Devlin
Teconnaught=

Division 4
Aughlisnafin=
Dundrum=
Mitchels=
Ardglass= Ryan Kelly
St pauls=
Bright= Noel Burke
St Michaels=
Aghaderg=
Killyleagh
Ballykinlar

Leagues next year and managers that i know of

We should put a predicted finishing position beside each Team and in some cases a £'s symbol as indicator how much a lot of theses Managers are costing the Clubs.

We've never had an outside manager or paid anyone to manage anything, how do clubs afford it?

Fair Play JC, but I think it's important to realise that every club's resources , status and tradition etc are different. Ballygalget  don't need to look outside , as you could throw a stone anywhere in Ballygalget and hit a knowledgeable experienced Hurling man , with Down and Ulster medals. Success breeds success, and as a result retired players are keen to remain involved in the club. Compare that scenario with a club that hasn't a tradition of success, often former players don't remain involved and if they do , many don't have the experience and knowledge to command the respect of players. Many clubs lack that winning tradition but are ambitious for success. If they can't find a member with the desire , capability and kudos to be a good coach, Then quite rightly they will  look to bring outside expertise for the benefit of the club.  Our club have had several outside managers and in every case they have been impressive individuals who have made a very positive impact with our players and the club on many levels. They are true gaels who have a love of the game and enjoy coaching and giving their time and expertise. Another spinoff of outside senior team coaches is that some of our best internal coaches are then freed up to help with underage teams. In short whereas clubs like Ballygalget have enjoyed tremendous success by remaining in-house, other clubs have benefitted from an outside influence.

6th Sam,there is no justification for your Club to be paying one of these "true Gaels" a fortune to end up in Div 3.Has his presence improved your set-up?I see he's your Manager for 2016.

Let those without sin cast the first stone.

[Brick Tamlin]

in relation to the secretary's report for convention he mentions Back in 2013 we set about engaging in a Consultative process in an attempt to find the best wayforward for Gaelic Football in Down and to see how we could ultimately develop a pathway whereby emerging talent would be identified and channelled in the direction of creating a conveyor of players the County. The published plan clearly sets out what we hope to achieve

Does anyone on here know where this was published, where it can be viewed?

[rosskarr]

 Plenty of work being put into getting a Minor Squad for next year. South/East Down as well as the Belfast area all
having various sessions.

[Ed Hardy]

Still no word on the Down squad yet? See Antrim and Donegal both named there Mc Kenna Cup squads yesterday. Anyone know many of the new  players called in??

[downup]

So coaches now are going to have to inform kids that if you want to play this sport at a high level make sure you are prepared to give blood tests whenever demanded. Thank god I no longer play. In my opinion this is just a step too far. We can all talk about the great facilities, administrators, county and club boards, managers etc etc that the GAA has but without players there would be no GAA. Now according to our county secretary they are being told if you want to play for Down that you must put your life on hold, oh and by the way we are going to blood test you as well just to make sure your not cheating when your doing your six or seven times a week sessions before or after your days work. This has got out of control. So our county secretary has received a 7 year employment contract from croke park, does there be any reviews on his or any other county secretary's job performance or is it once your in your in? By the way I'm not saying they don't have a hard job or don't work hard or that the blood testing is anything to do with them, I'm merely venting that it always seems to be players that get s**t upon when it comes to crossing t's and dotting i's in our sport. A lot of things I just shrug my shoulders at but this to me is definitely a step too far.