Down Club Hurling & Football

[The Raven]

passedit, St. Pauls got to semi final of A championship asked to be regraded to div. 2

stiff breeze, glad to hear Glen have the only irish speakers in the county. Last year at cut off point teams below you in the league were put in B championship yet you were put in C championship.  Somebody somewhere loves you ?

[passedit]

passedit, St. Pauls got to semi final of A championship asked to be regraded to div. 2

stiff breeze, glad to hear Glen have the only irish speakers in the county. Last year at cut off point teams below you in the league were put in B championship yet you were put in C championship.  Somebody somewhere loves you ?

I don't see how a team playing A championship (especially one from a junior club) can be accused of pot hunting. As for playing Division 2, their results in that league would suggest that they were correctly graded (lost three times finishing joint fourth with Ballyholland and behind Mayobridge, neither of whom incurred your wrath).

[The Raven]

passedit, St. Pauls got to semi final of A championship asked to be regraded to div. 2

stiff breeze, glad to hear Glen have the only irish speakers in the county. Last year at cut off point teams below you in the league were put in B championship yet you were put in C championship.  Somebody somewhere loves you ?

I don't see how a team playing A championship (especially one from a junior club) can be accused of pot hunting. As for playing Division 2, their results in that league would suggest that they were correctly graded (lost three times finishing joint fourth with Ballyholland and behind Mayobridge, neither of whom incurred your wrath).

Sorry I forgot the rugby season wasn't finished when the league was on

[passedit]

passedit, St. Pauls got to semi final of A championship asked to be regraded to div. 2

stiff breeze, glad to hear Glen have the only irish speakers in the county. Last year at cut off point teams below you in the league were put in B championship yet you were put in C championship.  Somebody somewhere loves you ?

I don't see how a team playing A championship (especially one from a junior club) can be accused of pot hunting. As for playing Division 2, their results in that league would suggest that they were correctly graded (lost three times finishing joint fourth with Ballyholland and behind Mayobridge, neither of whom incurred your wrath).

Sorry I forgot the rugby season wasn't finished when the league was on

That's the best you can come up with? I think you've spelt your name wrong.

[stiff breeze]

stiff breeze, glad to hear Glen have the only irish speakers in the county. Last year at cut off point teams below you in the league were put in B championship yet you were put in C championship.  Somebody somewhere loves you ?

So nobody loves you is that the issue? Maybe your daddy didn't give u the hugs u craved when u were a 14 year old girl , I don't care, all that matters to me is our under 16s did the club very proud by Wining the championship.

[maldini]

At least you aren't bitter about it Raven

[The Raven]

My point was that grading for juveniles appears to be mystery to all but a few. I think we had all hoped the all county juvenile leagues would have sorted out any anomalies.

[county derry post]

Ten of Ulster's foremost GAA personalities will be on hand this Saturday as the 'Superstars Challenge' is officially launched at Bellaghy GAA (11am).



Based on the International Superstars idea, the event is an all-around sports competition that pits elite athletes from different sports against one another in a series of athletic events resembling a decathlon.

With the Challenge due to take place on 28th December, all proceeds raised will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care – an organisation playing a vital role in supporting cancer sufferers and their families.

The organisers believe the event – a first for the GAA – will capture the imagination of the general public building up to the unique December show-down.

Former Derry footballer and member of the organising committee, Ronan Rocks, explained what the next few months will involve:

"We will have our launch this weekend but that's only the start.

"The key fundraising campaign centres around ten star GAA players from throughout Ulster participating in a series of events throughout the day. We feel this event will appeal to the wider community. To have ten high profile sporting stars competing against each other in a unique event will obtain the much needed funds as well as generate a vast awareness of the event and associated sponsors throughout."

Already ahead of the game, organisers have set up Twitter (@SuperSCh) and Facebook pages to keep people informed and up to date with latest developments.

Ten local companies have already agreed sponsorship of the participants and it is hoped that the wider public will contribute further to what will be a unique event this December.

The 2013 event will also seek to raise awareness for another worthy cause, as Rocks explains:

"We have also decided that through this campaign we want to continue to raise awareness for the "Opt for Life" campaign and we are delighted to have Joe Brolly, who is a strong campaigner for this worthy cause, within our fundraising committee." explained Rocks.

Further event information and background

Athletes can compete in up to eight of the ten events, with no-one generally allowed to take part in their own sport, although some handicapping rules do apply.

Competitors participate in a range of different sporting events, including a 100m sprint, 800 metres (0.50 mi) run, obstacle course or Steeplechase, weightlifting, football, rowing, tennis, basketball, bicycle racing, shooting and swimming. The sports used have varied over time and between the various international competitions.

Points are awarded for the position in which the competitor places in each event. The competitor with the most points at the end of all the events is declared the champion.

How would you like to see Ulster GAA's Finest compete in such an event???

Could Ryan Bell beat Marty McGrath in a full length of the field sprint???

Could Aaron Kernan do more press ups than Michael McCann???

Could Owen Mulligan bench press more than Kieran Hughes???

Just some of the examples that only a Superstars challenge could bring!

Competitors:

(1) Ryan Bell (Derry) Nicholl Oils
(2) Owen Mulligan (Tyrone) O'Neills
(3) Michael McCann (Antrim) Creagh Concrete
(4) Eamon McGee (Donegal) H & A Mechanical
(5) Darren Hughes (Monaghan) Bannvale Credit Union
(6) Kevin McKernan (Down) Mac Trailers
(7) Marty McGrath (Fermanagh) DPD
( Marty Dunne (Cavan) Kingspan
(9) Aaron Kernan (Armagh) SDC
(10) Fergal Doherty (Bellaghy) Specialist Joinery Fittings

[supersub]

My point was that grading for juveniles appears to be mystery to all but a few. I think we had all hoped the all county juvenile leagues would have sorted out any anomalies.

Spot the upset parent....or player..

[Buffer]

Ach raver sounds like you have spat the dummy out.best team won from what I heard

[our_fella]

Frank Dawson to be announced as new 'Ford manager!

[Town Gael]

I heard Dawson had sent them his CV. Man is a mercenary.

[southdown]

I thought Frank was of to fermanagh?

[supersub]

He is no more a county manager - and I could have managed Burren to the two championships he did.

[amallon]

I'm hearing Sean Ward in the new manager in Bryansford.  Frank Dawson is going to Clonduff according to my source.