Down Club Hurling & Football

[DownFanatic]

Duns bate Fin to make it 15 wins out of 15 games in the basement.

[supersub]

Rostrevor beat the Point by 10.

[knockitdown]

Rostrevor beat the Point by 10.

Any match report supersub?

[Down Follower]

Warrenpoint's winning streak came to an end in spectacular fashion as Rostrevor turned on the style to ease to a ten-point derby win at Pettit Park on Monday evening. A devastating second-half performance saw the Reds pull clear from the Blues after a tough opening to the contest which had both teams finding the net as the lead changed hands more than once. The conditions didn't help the sides in playing their respective brands of football and errors and frees were commonplace for most of the clash, but the rivalry between the two clubs means that Rostrevor's supporters will be delighted at seeing their side run out comfortable winners in the end.

Damian Magee opened the scoring from a placed-ball in the opening minute, with Adrian Mackin doubling the Rostrevor lead, on the turn, three minutes later. It took the Blues all of those minutes to settle and it was Ryan Boyle who steadied the ship with a fine point from the right side. The wet conditions meant that the forwards, on both sides, could earn frees close to goal and the gradual arrival of Warrenpoint into the contest saw them force themselves ahead by the 17th minute; Ross McGarry splitting the posts twice from frees. The weight of possession that the 'Point enjoyed at midfield allowed for a steady supply of ball into the lively forward-line in the opening half and they continued to impress. Gary Morgan fisted over with Caolan McLaughlin adding a further score to have the scores at 0-5 to 0-2 in favour of Warrenpoint entering the final ten minutes of the half.

Rostrevor were struggling to match the intensity shown by their neighbours in the middle-third but fortune favoured them in those moments approching the interval. Shaun Parr and McGarry traded scores before the Reds landed 1-2 without reply. Declan Magee narrowed the gap with a superb effort from near the endline before Warrenpoint's resistance was wore down in the most cruel manner. Damian Magee's free was dropping short only to be directed to the net past 'Point keeper Gary McMahon, by an unfortunate deflection. The same man added an excellent point from the left wing in injury time to leave Rostrevor with an unlikely two-point advantage at the break.

HALF TIME - ROSTREVOR 1-05 - 0-06 WARRENPOINT

The match remained close in the early stages of the half with Ross McGarry and Adrian Mackin scoring a free each by the 35th minute. It was then that Warrenpoint's Ryan Boyle scored what seemed to be a crucial goal for the visitors. Dribbling superbly upfield, he exchanged passes with John Boyle before slamming the ball into the far corner of Brendan O'Hare's net to give the Blues their lead back; 1-7 to 1-6. That was as good as it would get for Warrenpoint, however, as Rostrevor took over to blitz their rivals for the remainder of the contest. The change in the balance of play was indicated by six unanswered points for the Reds in the seven minutes after the goal. Declan Magee levelled the scores with an effort from close in, with Adrian Mackin's two frees placing Rostrevor into what proved to be the decisive lead in the match. Christopher Magee and John Fegan, from another dead-ball, saw Rostrevor move four in front; Mackin then pointing from play to extend the lead further.

Ross McGarry's free kept Blue hopes alive with 13 minutes remaining and, with Adrian Mackin and Ryan Mallon scoring at both ends, Warrenpoint still retained some belief with five minutes left on the clock; that belief was relying more on the Point grabbing an unlikely second goal though. As it transpired, Rostrevor powered home with a succession of scores in the final minutes. The excellent Mackin brought his tally to eight points with two quality scores as the Reds' put the seal on a fantastic second half with a Brian Cole goal; Cole benefitting under the high ball to slide the ball under McMahon in the 57th minute. Shaun Parr's point saw the lead stretched out to ten points by the full-time whistle as the Warrenpoint men fell to only their second defeat of the season; and their second to their near-neighbours. The result does see the Blues remain at the top of the table on score difference ahead of Annaclone, but it also sees Rostrevor gain some vital ground in the title race.

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Rostrevor beat the Point by 10.

Any match report supersub?

We were good, they were v poor, for more info see above!! :-)

[eachaidh]

Hi everyone,

Sorry to hijack the thread but please bear with me!

I have been made aware of a study that the University of Ulster are currently carrying out into defibrillators in the GAA. It's an all-Ireland study that is based on line.

As this is such an important and emotive subject for many of us Gaels I thought that I should try to get the word out so that as many of us as possible participate in order to make the results more reliable. The link is below and I would encourage everyone to take the 5 minutes and complete the form. The idea is to get a picture of where we are at as an organisation with the provision of this life saving equipment.

I should state that this is not my study and I am not involved in it other than that I know the people carrying it out. But on their behalf I would like to thank everyone who does fill it out in advance. Your help will be greatly appreciated and hopefully will help the GAA and all of our members. Getting this information may eventually even help to save lives.

Go raibh maith agat!

Link Below:

https://edu.surveygizmo.com/s3/971431/CRP-Defibrillators-Survey

[Mourne Rover]

The collapse of Garvey's appeal against suspension is a blow, as he has been our most consistent and reliable defender over a number of seasons, but at least it removes any uncertainty over team selection. Barring some unexpected legal intervention, big Dan will be expected to return at full back and take on Murphy, with McArdle switching to the corner against McFadden and McCartan in the other corner marking McBrearty. The half back line should then be Brannigan, McKernan and O'Hagan.

McCartan would be a little fortunate to get the nod after his struggles against Monaghan, but he was probably carrying an injury that day and his experience will be vital at Clones. While it would be brilliant if Doyle is fit to start, possibly allowing McKernan to switch to a free role, it would be taking a huge chance and he is more likely to appear after the break.

Our midfield and half forward line looks reasonably settled, but only Laverty can be sure of his place in the full forward line. If Benny is anywhere close to 100 per cent, he will be in there as well, although we would get a tremendous lift if he was thrown in on the second half. Maginn has been a regular choice when injury free, so he will probably get a start as well.

James does like to throw in the odd surprise, and, with all the pressure on Donegal, he is entitled to keep them guessing,, but hopefully we see a team named by Thursday night.

[general]

Niall mcparland is getting intense physio on his hand atm, cast off monday past and he is being rushed back..

[5 Sams]

Hearing worrying rumours that Danny Hughes is out

[southdown]

Whats this about Hughes?  Would be a huge loss.

[Mourne Rover]

Our minor hurlers have gone four up midway through the second half in the Ulster final reply against Antrim

[Mourne Rover]

Minor hurlers five up going into injury time at Casement

[Mourne Rover]

Down win Ulster minor hurling title by three points at Casement. A fantastic achievement and the first time we have lifted the cup since 1994,  which was also the year of our last USC football title - an omen ?

[Lecale2]

Well done lads!! 

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