Down Club Hurling & Football

[Mourne Rover]

Is Donal O'Hare also involved with a college team ? It is also a bit of a surprise that Devlin is the only Kilcoo representative, although O'Hanlon and McEvoy could have been given a longer break after the Ulster club championship.

[our_fella]

Is Donal O'Hare also involved with a college team ? It is also a bit of a surprise that Devlin is the only Kilcoo representative, although O'Hanlon and McEvoy could have been given a longer break after the Ulster club championship.

He refused to play. Did the same when he was a fresher

[Highlander3]

Players that have already played for down like Ryan Mallon, Conor Maginn and Michael Cunningham are playing for Queens.

Another Down lads wholl be playing for Queens are Owen Costello, Ciaran McCartan, Ross McGarry


Down lads playing for Jtown: Gough, Duggan, Savage, McPolin, McAleenan, McClean.. Stange how Devlin chose Down.

Is Duffin also at UUJ?

[No1]

He refused to play. Did the same when he was a fresher

Any particular reason for that?

Is Paul McComiskey back in the country?  Be great to see him back in a county jersey.

[downup]

So 2014 is upon us, not be long until all clubs teams begin the slog of pre season. As far as I know the manager merry go round is complete so are there any predictions for this year?? Will the black card make any difference or will the same teams still be at the top come the end of the year?? I hear Burren will be losing a few players due to work and players heading to Oz and USA. A look at last years finishing positions threw up a few surprises, no doubt there will be plenty in store again.
County football kicks off this weekend, it is great to see the likes of Dan Gordon back at training and maybe the mc Kenna cup will unearth a few good additions to the panel.
All in all let's hope for an entertaining year ahead in club and county!!!

[Mourne Rover]

DownTeam to play UUJ Pairc Esler 2pm Sunday
Shane Harrison Dan Mc Cartan Peter Turley Darren O Hagan Brendan Mc Ardle Aidan Carr Michael Lively Kalum King Gary Mc Ardle Peter Fitzpatrick Conleth O Hare Darragh O Hanlon Connaire Harrison Eoin Mc Cartan Mark Poland.

Strong enough side on paper, even if O'Hanlon and Poland were not named in the official McKenna Cup panel. We might have expected another couple of new faces, but it gets the season up and running.

[Highlander3]

Has anyone heard the UUJ team? Are there many Down men on it?

[Lecale2]

Is the Newry pitch playable?

[ballela-angel]

Anyone know if this match is on radio or being streamed?

[Mourne Rover]

Not much to get excited about today, particularly as UUJ were very poor, but we took some decent scores and should benefit from the run-out. Shane Harrison showed excellent handing in nets, and the full back line of McCartan, O' Hagan and especially Peter Turley was solid. The half backs took a while to settle, and Carr probably needed the game, but Benny McArdle was reasonable and Lively had a decent debut.

King looked unlucky with his early black card, and will hopefully learn from the experience when the serious matches arrive, and Gary McArdle had his moments without ever dominating.

O'Hanlon was very harshly treated to get a black for what seemed  perfect shoulder charge, and it was puzzling to see players on both sides getting yellows and staying on the field for more dangerous tackles. He was just getting into his stride, although he will have to work on his left foot.

O'Hare struggled early on, and lacks size, but started kicking impressive points when the play opened up. Fitzpatrick, after his long break, never really got into the game, apart from tucking away a confident goal.

Poland had some classy touches without over-extending himself, and Connaire Harrison worked hard but could have made a bigger impact. Eoin McCartan had a good day, winning almost every ball and setting up the goal neatly.

Madine was the pick of the subsitutes but the second half was largely a training spin. The trip to Cavan next week should be a tougher task.

Jordanstown's Down players were mainly on the fringes, but may well have been looking to the Sigerson.

[DownFanatic]

Both Harrison's had great games. The experience of Dan McCartan, Brendy McArdle and Mark Poland carried the team through.

Jordanstown were poor but they weren't at full tilt.

This black card regime has the potential to turn the game into a disaster zone. King and O'Hanlon very unlucky to get one each.

[Dubh driocht]

When was the last time Down scored a 45 ? Marty Clarke ?
The black cards for King and O'Hanlon were ridiculous- both were playing well with King recording a rare point.Does this 3 black cards leading to a suspension rule carry in to the league ?
How many managers have Jordanstown ? Four named in the programme but six shouting instructions. I know they have a team of all-stars to come in but they would need to improve.

[Mourne Rover]

Down team v Cavan at Kingscourt on Sunday.

Shane Harrison; Dan Mc Cartan Peter Turley Darren O Hagan; Darragh O'Hanlon Aidan Carr Michael Lively; Kalum King Gary Mc Ardle; Ryan Boyle Conleth O Hare Brendan McArdle; Peter Fitzpatrick, Niall Madine Eoin Mc Cartan.

Again, a reasonably strong side for the McKenna Cup. Two defenders and a midfielder listed in the attack would suggest that there will not be much space left free in our half.

[No1]

With the Down hurling Board not long scrapped, I hear they have gone one step further and done away with the Down Hurling leagues.  A complete disgrace.  A 7 hour round trip on a Saturday evening for a hurling league game in Donegal is going to do wonders for the club game outside the Ards.  Development my hole.  Anyone an idea if the clubs agreed to this at convention or county board meetings?

[PAULD123]

Delighted to see there are five Down players starting for Qieen's today. On a personal note it's nice to see two Warrenpoint players there. Maginn, Shay McCardle, Mallon will all be an important part of our league squad, and Ciaran McCartan can't be too far away.