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Jack Devanney as Chairman is a massive coup for Down , the regard he is held in is phenomenal on the corridors of GAA power.The fact that no one stood against him is a mark of the esteem he is held in within the county.

He is extremely educated well spoken ,well read on GAA issues and is a progressive.From talking to people the amazing part is it has taken him so long to become Chairman ,some say a potential President.He has worked tirelessly at all levels of the GAA over the years.

From a business background and living in South Down his first big challenge will be Ballykinler.

Will he scale it back and look at the options closer to home in Newry for us? Talk before was of the site near Newry and a scaled back Ballykinler , yes planning has been submitted but an amendment could be added.Jack Devanney will be looking to make his mark from the get go and I have a feeling Ballykinler will be on his radar to scale back.

Already the rumblings from sponsors like what has happened in other counties has begun.The sponsors will have a big say on this before any brick is laid and Jack Devanney will be very aware of those sponsors.So very much looking forward to his term.

Ally McCoist in heaven.And we showed them only one club on Merseyside. #ynwa.
On our way to the title now.Pity the Red Mancs won.

Gonna be real close for Superbowl , all the experts on form are going for Ravens v Saints but I'm going for Patriots v 49ers.
We are already planning our annual Superbowl night in the club , and as usual I reckon The Patriots ..Tom Brady our guy.

Great result for Kilcoo on Sunday well done to all.

But it is now a bit nauseating,all the comments.They are no different to clubs and chairmen up and down the country , all have serious commitment.Not much difference to commitment shown by coaches at Rossowen or Newry City or Warrenpoint Gaelic , it just sounds so oh unreal commitment ,nonsense all sports club up and down Northern Ireland have committed people.To talk about a club having all the right ideals seems to me very hypocritical in an amateur association they have all these paid personnel.

It was the poorest standard of an Ulster Club in years and really not surprised Kilcoo won.But some on here need to get a grip and coming out with all these cheesy words about Kilcoo.

It seemed to be a very poorly attended game.Now moving on who are the new faces in at County this year.Ross McGarry must be given proper and sustained game time.

The drive for the title continues.A very happy contingent of men here in Merseyside. Get the beers in !! Not as good as Macs though , but some fine fillies...

From Merseyside best of luck to Kilcoo in the final tomorrow ,hopefully they can repeat what Warrenpoint did in 2014.Hopefully a South Down club providing the inspiration to all in Kilcoo , it can be done.Best of luck Kilcoo.

Not long now to Christmas and season of goodwill.That club from The East are in Ulster Final but as an act of goodwill and taking into account they are near border of South I feel we should take them in as our own as there are more like us in their outlook on football and commitment than those deep in The East.So good luck to Kilcoo in the final and let the whole county get behind them.
We mightn't always like getting beat by them but you gotta admire them.But 2020 it will back to the usual and they will not win Championship.This is the end of this period of profile for them.
Any word on Senior County Squad , any new faces in?

He won a junior vocational schools in 2007.

..and boy hasnt he reminded us about it ever since.
A media darling.
He shed a tear when he left Carlow dont ye know.

He won a junior vocational schools in 2007.

The boy is just so passionate, I remember him winning games on his own.I have been told he would walk on hot coals for his club with the heart of a lion.A serious man to have on your team.He just cares so much for Newry and Mitchells. I'm led to believe the unseen work he has put into his beloved Mitchells would put any volunteer to shame.He just cares so much and loves to give back to Newry.
Also some say he is very big on equality issues and a progressive on social issues.Down are so lucky to have him.

What a day, not long in but must say if Carlsberg did days this would be a top one.We destroy the blue Mancs and Burren get another Ulster title , not by 1 point or 2 but winning an Ulster Final by about 20.Another Paul McGirr not so long after Conor Cox lead Burren few years back.A shame there is no All Ireland series for these young lads.This is a testament to work done at Under 6 ,Carrick School ,u14 and now the management this year.Ar aghaigh le cheile.

Wow what a start 2 up in 13 minutes ! Fingers crossed a big step to title if this continues .
Was thinking for a second VAR was going to call offside , thankfully not ,Salah does it again

It is long been recognized the sacrifices made in The Great War (1914-) and Second World War by Irish people in Ireland and Northern Ireland and now the poppy should be wore with pride.
This shunning of it belongs in the past let's move on and respect the fallen.
The Gaa needs to take the lead and show leadership and get GAA President and County Chairpersons to wear one at this time of year and reach out and be cross community.

Yes, that special award for Yewtree was well deserved , his unselfish devotion to lost causes , his continuous spouting of knowledge and expert analysis of the local game leaves him in a world that no one can get near, a time of reflection Yewtree , point gaa and soccer both going no where , your beloved Burren( who probably would like you to shut up) also wondering how do we beat the team from east down, your welcome to Ballykinlar for tea and a chat , we will supply the klineex.
There's a song that starts , cheer up sleepy yew oh what can it mean for a- I won't continue, keep up the good work see ya over in Ballykinlar

Here we go another from The East - don't count your chickens yet regards Ballykinler, in the papers today but we are a long way from its completion.Mark my words it will be scaled back and already we have had high level meetings with Agents about an alternative in Newry area.
On Gaelic front The League of Nations narrowly beat Burren and oh yes the 4 by 4s and Mercedes were all there cheering on the boys of Antrim and Carryduff and the other places and if a few decisions had gone Burren's way it would have been a different result.On not having a full team and missing an injured County Senior, where we are from you are not called a Senior County Player until at least 4 seasons not one! A pity Down doesn't run a championship U20 for entry into the Ulster one and have the proper representatives at the age grade.

The Ulster Championship U16 marked the introduction to Ireland the best underage team ever.This team and its mentors sent a message from South Down to the rest of Ireland and the start of a new glory years for Burren and Down.These players will backbone Down very soon.Some scoreline !

See young McGovern from Ballyholland signed new contract with Newry City. Hopefully that doesnt stop him playing football with Down in few years, looked some prospect anytime Ive seen him play.

You did say the contract is with Newry City and not Real Madrid?  Wise up FFS

Why? Surely likes of John Boyle  would have played more seasons with Down only for his soccer career.

Yes.... Smither too only played a few National,league games for Down because of his soccer career definitely would have had a big County career only for the soccer

Yes so many Gaelic careers being spoilt by backward managers.Let's hope John McGovern is facilitated to do both.He is too good a player to miss out on ,County Minor captain and potential attack leader on Senior County side.
Potentially if James is involved with seniors again soon he will work with him.James understands from his own experience in Irish League football and knows it can be done.You're right on about Smither but with Darren at Newry he'll work well for Harps and John.From talking to a few Harps men on a trip recently all are delighted for him.
Surprise victory though the other day for Shamrocks v Harps in U21s but the East South gap was highlighted in Burren v Castlewellan game , Castlewellan didn't even score !I know Burren are a special side but to hold a team scoreless is some feat.More silverware going to Burren in this competition.

I see south down select did very well in their first game in the Paul mcgirr tournament, they must be strong favourites to win it

Yes a very comprehensive win v Rossa Magherafelt with their best wishes afterwards.Burren have built a great relationship with them over Feiles and games.Couldn't get over how commanding Burren were.The work being done in Burren is unrivalled and not one parent managing a team.But next a hard game up now v Gaoith Dobhair.
In the U21s Burren have a home game v League of Nations Carryduff with the usual arrival of Range Rover 4 by 4s and Mercedes and posh wealthy boys from The East - this time expect a battle and a 6 point Burren win.
In the other game Point will have too much for a resurgent Shamrocks but can't see past a Burren title.Wonder why Kilcoo haven't entered and let's hope Magherafelt Rossa hammer them.

See young McGovern from Ballyholland signed new contract with Newry City. Hopefully that doesnt stop him playing football with Down in few years, looked some prospect anytime Ive seen him play.

You did say the contract is with Newry City and not Real Madrid?  Wise up FFS

Why? Surely likes of John Boyle  would have played more seasons with Down only for his soccer career.

Yes.... Smither too only played a few National,league games for Down because of his soccer career definitely would have had a big County career only for the soccer

Yes so many Gaelic careers being spoilt by backward managers.Let's hope John McGovern is facilitated to do both.He is too good a player to miss out on ,County Minor captain and potential attack leader on Senior County side.
Potentially if James is involved with seniors again soon he will work with him.James understands from his own experience in Irish League football and knows it can be done.You're right on about Smither but with Darren at Newry he'll work well for Harps and John.From talking to a few Harps men on a trip recently all are delighted for him.
Surprise victory though the other day for Shamrocks v Harps in U21s but the East South gap was highlighted in Burren v Castlewellan game , Castlewellan didn't even score !I know Burren are a special side but to hold a team scoreless is some feat.More silverware going to Burren in this competition.

Now Jarlath Burns has commented on kilcooos sledging. No place in the game for that and if he gets in as president he will be stamping it out. Anyword how Kilcoo got on at the ulster council appeals last night? They would have been safer to take the suspension and move on as it has got some bad publicity since Sunday. This has happened before so it's not a one off incident

is this the same jarlath burns that also says we need to do away with the tri colour and irish national anthem?🤔

And what would be terribly wrong with that ? Sports association nothing else and time to maker it more welcoming for others. Too many rednecks who want to keep us in the past , maybe they can't wield influence anymore through violence and are trying to keep the GAA back thankfully we are progressives and moving away from this political nonsense.

Tomorrow a progressive town and club with lots of crossover from football to the gaelic can hopefully soon be the symbol of a new GAA as opposed to one redneck club that is firmly rooted in the past.

The peoples favourites can be a real new symbol of sport - the point to win by 7 masterminded yet again by Barney.
Barney's legacy is the Burren great teams (he had a serious impact on all those he coached from Burren) and now his stamp is on the point.