Down Club Hurling & Football

[cokers]

DF, this was mentioned a while ago on the Hoganstand, Tullycarnon was a junior team from the Ards. Just outside Portaferry

I see Sean Og in his report to Convention suggests that the Ards teams enter into the Down JFC. He suggests all three teams enter as single entities or if this is not possible an amalgamated Ards team. Id say there would be a brave few handy footballers on the peninsula.

A definate understatment. Many moons ago six or seven of these lads played minors for Kilclief and were all very handy footballers.

[johnneycool]

DF, this was mentioned a while ago on the Hoganstand, Tullycarnon was a junior team from the Ards. Just outside Portaferry

I see Sean Og in his report to Convention suggests that the Ards teams enter into the Down JFC. He suggests all three teams enter as single entities or if this is not possible an amalgamated Ards team. Id say there would be a brave few handy footballers on the peninsula.

A definate understatment. Many moons ago six or seven of these lads played minors for Kilclief and were all very handy footballers.

We entered into the junior championship back in 1984, the GAA centenary year and ended up drawing Burren thirds and duly got beat. It was a bit of craic and with a few lads having been schooled in St Pats Downpatrick and with a very pro football man in Seany McGourty teaching in St Columba's most of the lads had a bit of the rudimentary skills, sadly kicking straight wasn't one of them! Neither was tackling which leads to disciplinary issues which is always a big concern for clubs.

On the subject, what's wrong with the likes of Kilcoo, Mayobridge, Burren, Bryansford and the likes not entering hurling teams into the Betsey Grey?? What's good for the goose.

[Banana Man]

DF, this was mentioned a while ago on the Hoganstand, Tullycarnon was a junior team from the Ards. Just outside Portaferry

I see Sean Og in his report to Convention suggests that the Ards teams enter into the Down JFC. He suggests all three teams enter as single entities or if this is not possible an amalgamated Ards team. Id say there would be a brave few handy footballers on the peninsula.

A definate understatment. Many moons ago six or seven of these lads played minors for Kilclief and were all very handy footballers.

We entered into the junior championship back in 1984, the GAA centenary year and ended up drawing Burren thirds and duly got beat. It was a bit of craic and with a few lads having been schooled in St Pats Downpatrick and with a very pro football man in Seany McGourty teaching in St Columba's most of the lads had a bit of the rudimentary skills, sadly kicking straight wasn't one of them! Neither was tackling which leads to disciplinary issues which is always a big concern for clubs.

On the subject, what's wrong with the likes of Kilcoo, Mayobridge, Burren, Bryansford and the likes not entering hurling teams into the Betsey Grey?? What's good for the goose.

I know what your saying JC but I can see a load of reasons, first big one being costs. To play football all you need is a size 5, to play hurling everyone needs a stick and a few extra for breakages plus due to H&S everyone will need a helmet at the very least. The costs wouldn't be long going up.

Also having played both it is a lot easier to adapt to footy for hurlers then a footballer trying to adapt to hurling, the skills required for hurling, even at a basic level are a lot higher but i do get your point.

Although i would like to see football back on the ards, the county should be expoliting every blade of grass we can...

[EagleLord]

Great point indeed. I know a brave few boys in those clubs you mentioned that enjoy a bit of hurling. But because there isnt a big enough interest in their club, they could never gather a team together. It was suggested that the few lads interested in playing, could just play for the nearest hurling club, Conduff, but I wouldnt think Mayobridge or Kilcoo lads would wear a yella jersey.. And you cant really argue with that..

[T O Hare]

Great point indeed. I know a brave few boys in those clubs you mentioned that enjoy a bit of hurling. But because there isnt a big enough interest in their club, they could never gather a team together. It was suggested that the few lads interested in playing, could just play for the nearest hurling club, Conduff, but I wouldnt think Mayobridge or Kilcoo lads would wear a yella jersey.. And you cant really argue with that..

I would not be seen dead in a Clonduff jersey 

[downjim]

Great point indeed. I know a brave few boys in those clubs you mentioned that enjoy a bit of hurling. But because there isnt a big enough interest in their club, they could never gather a team together. It was suggested that the few lads interested in playing, could just play for the nearest hurling club, Conduff, but I wouldnt think Mayobridge or Kilcoo lads would wear a yella jersey.. And you cant really argue with that..

I would not be seen dead in a Clonduff jersey 

I wonder did your father or Bennys father say the same!!!!!

[umpire]

Is the ex manager of Island the new manager of super red?

[supersub]

Have heard similar reports myself, none confirmed though!


Yeh Gerard Colgan new reds manager.

[NedFlanders]

Ross Carr over mayobridge year, so a few of the lads at work were saying

[dundrumite]

Ross Carr over mayobridge year, so a few of the lads at work were saying

Did a poster not state Francie Poland taking the Bridge?

[ApresMatch]

Pat McMahon will manage Darragh Cross next year. Eddie McToal from belfast will train the team.Any other new managers in?

[Square Ball]

Bredagh's new manager is Michael O'Callaghan, this is an internal appointment, good luck Mick

[No hoper]

Under 20 championship result

Clonduff 0-10  Mayobride 3-11

[MagicMan]

Any word on when there will be trials for the U21 set up??

[alba2]

Any word how the trials went the other night - who was taking part in them?