James Mc Cartan takes over at Ballinderry

Open yer eyes Man · February 03, 2009, 01:14:49 PM

Taken from HS website

Wee James takes Ballinderry reins

Former Down star James McCartan has been appointed manager of Derry giants Ballinderry.

Wee James - an All-Ireland medalist with the Mourne County in 1991 and '94 and part of a legendary Down GAA dynasty - succeeds Michael McKinless, who led Ballinderry to county SFC glory last year.

McCartan's grandfather Briney was the first member of the famous Mourne clan to play for Down, while his father James, uncle Dan and cousin Greg Blaney are all All-Ireland winners.

Ballinderry, previous All-Ireland club champions, reached this season's Ulster club final only to lose to Crossmaglen after a replay.

McCartan was involved last year with Antrim senior champions St Gall's and also helped Queen's University to Sigerson Cup success in 2007. He has also previously managed Burren, the club he once transferred to from Tullylish.

Didn't know there was a caravan park in Ballinderry.

rrhf · February 03, 2009, 01:24:07 PM

Jeez him and Barton will be passing each other on the road.

NAG · February 03, 2009, 01:35:46 PM

How long is that road? Just trying to figure out the traveling expenses involved

Our Nail Loney · February 03, 2009, 02:13:40 PM

Didn't know he left St Galls

Did he leave or was he pushed?

Minder · February 03, 2009, 03:27:41 PM

Milltown Row could set us straight i reckon.............Milltown?

Our Nail Loney · February 03, 2009, 06:23:09 PM

Milltown??

Tumbleweed in this thread

Gold · February 03, 2009, 07:43:22 PM

i'd say McCartan doin in for the love of the game- i think its a joke

DoYerJob Linesman · February 03, 2009, 08:38:41 PM

Why, without knowing any facts regarding this?