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When you need an Ulster title you can always rely on us.

Bredagh also won an Ulster title. Thats both minor titles in Down

You've lost me here.

Well done Burren great win
I think this is going to be a great year for Down football
Kilcoo in Final of senior
Burren wining minor
From what I'm hearing the Down seniors are going very well at present
Clownjim how many outsiders on that Burren team today?

I had asked this earlier Smurfy.

Happy New Year to all.

happy new year to all, hopefully it can be a better one for down supporters. 2017 has already got off to a great start for burren with their minors winning the ulster title today. They beat kilrea from derry 4-8 to 3-5 in the final.

How many outsiders were there on the Burren team?

Why does each of the top table at the county convention get an individual vote in the election of county officers, because I believe this rule allows for the musical chair syndrome to prevail , culminating in the election of Mr Devaney as vice chair, I believe along with others that we need new blood which won't happen with the present rules in place.

More of the 'island  rebel streak coming out.Why wouldn't they as they are members of County Board?Going on this thought process-are you suggesting that your own committee can't vote at an L-island AGM?

 A bit eerie on here at the minute.Think I'll go in the road to watch Kilcoo on Sunday.

Hells bells, why is everybody so judgemental about guys they know little or nothing about, if your going to criticise do it after a little bit of research, for the record Micky Walsh was an outstanding player , has a fistful of county medals, is an outstanding coach and will bring a lot to the table as part of the new u21 management team,which by the way is headed by a two time all Ireland winner who has managed some serious teams in Dublin, so let's give these guys a little time.

"Astounding"in that you describe Walsh as an outstanding player and an outstanding Coach.
    A good player alright but when and where did this outstanding coaching occur?

redandblackareback, your talking through your hole, as far as i know the Island didnt railroad any one and are not begging any one to return, check your facts and sources before posting that dribble.

Tell us the facts

Thank-you for a civil reply unlike some.

If you know Micky Walsh, you already know the answer to your question.

I don't know MIchael Walsh and don't know the answer hence me asking the question.

How do the county board propose to enforce not permitted to be part of any team above u16 level, id be interested to know, as there may have been other candidates for the u21 post had it been known that in fact that condition doesnt really apply, its a shame because i thought we had turned a corner with this appointment.

Has Michael Walsh stepped down from your Seniors?

[A Chara The sub committee appointed to conduct the process of selecting an Under 21 Football team management are asking for expressions of interests from management teams who would be interested in undertaking the role of Down Under 21 Football team management.Interested parties should submit details of their proposed management team structure by email to myself before 5.00pm on Friday 7th October. It is expected that interviews will take place in the week commencing Monday 10th October.In agreement with County Board policy successful candidates would not be permitted to have managerial involvement with Club teams above Under 16 level.Is MiseSeán Óg Mac an tSaoir]

A  Chara 
The sub committee appointed to conduct the process of selecting an Under 21 Football team management are asking for expressions of interests from management teams who would be interested in undertaking the role of Down Under 21 Football team management.

Interested parties should submit details of their proposed management team structure by email to myself before 5.00pm on Friday 7th October. It is expected that interviews will take place in the week commencing Monday 10th October.

In agreement with County Board policy successful candidates would not be permitted to have managerial involvement with Club teams above Under 16 level.

Is Mise
Seán Óg Mac an tSaoir
     

CD may well have notified his 2016 RGU players but the e-mail sent out to Clubs
stated no one involved in management at U16 and above was eligible
to apply for the U21 County Manager's position.Are we as a County now changing the rules to get our man who I think is a good appointment.The process is flawed if Conor continues as Downpatrick manager as this has ruled out other potential candidates who may have applied had the stipulation not been in place.Another c**k-up in a long line of them over the years concerning the appointment of County managerial positions.

Anyone any idea what is Murray like??
Has a good record with St Colmans College?
I'm maybe being a bit hard on him but I was expecting a bigger name.No disrespect

Deegans is staying with Downpatrick he notified the players after last Saturday

So much for the stipulation about whoever gets the Down job couldn't be involved with a Club team at U16 or above.

That's a different discussion entirely.
We were debating whether Burren were good enough to go a step further and not whether Kilcoo could progress in Ulster.

Burren folk would be better served forgetting about previous achievements from teams of yesteryear. The teams of the 80s have no baring oin what the present bunch are tryin to achieve. Rather its a weight around their neck. Its like Down people yapping on about winning 5 all Ireland titles whilst being completely shite year on year presently.

.....and I'm agreeing with what has been said about Burren  but moving it further along to the next stage of how Kilcoo will do in Ulster.

Nope. Not being good enough implies they haven't the talent which I cant fathom.
What they don't seem to have (in comparison to Kilcoo) is that doggedness, fearlessness and character that it takes to get over the line no matter what...the stomach for the fight if you will.

Yes, Kilcoo do have a couple of outstanding individuals in the team who make a huge difference when available but their talent pool isn't and hasn't been what Burrens has this last 6years.

Its disappointing that whenever a few key men on the Burren team are 'squeezed' they disintegrate.
It so happens that Kilcoo know exactly where and when to 'squeeze'.

In saying all of the above about Kilcoo they still have yet to conquer Ulster so all their good characteristics will have to be shown to get through 4 games to come out as Ulster Champions.Mayobridge could never do despite their dominance of Down football for years although Burren did do it in the 80's.