Down Club Hurling & Football

[Sandstorm]

Big decision tonight on the crazy 7 day rule by the DRA.

[Sandstorm]

7 day rule only applies to 'A'  grade competitions. A  Down hurler could have played for the U20 team last Saturday and in the the Joe McDonagh cup on Sunday. Crazy situation. How does the GAA get themselves in such a mess.

[johnnycool]

7 day rule only applies to 'A'  grade competitions. A  Down hurler could have played for the U20 team last Saturday and in the the Joe McDonagh cup on Sunday. Crazy situation. How does the GAA get themselves in such a mess.

I think one did....

Doesn't make any sense that ruling in it's current form

[snoopdog]

Big decision tonight on the crazy 7 day rule by the DRA.

Any word on this. I don't see anything in the press.

[Truth hurts]

Down draw sales are meant to be down this year

[Square Ball]

Down draw sales are meant to be down this year

no surprise, cost of living. has it run its course? massive money spinner for clubs and county alike

[Too many steps]

Big decision tonight on the crazy 7 day rule by the DRA.

Any word on this. I don't see anything in the press.

Clare unsuccessful

https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41119969.html

There might be a request to move the u20 date, but they don't have many options with Down Seniors this weekend and Derry the following and then the AI u20 semi is pencilled in for first weekend in May. So will u20 final will probably stay next week.

I think Down will let their u20s play in the final - not so sure about Derry.

[ardtole]

Down draw sales are meant to be down this year

I thought it was poorly advertised, I'm not living at home so I wouldn't be directly in contact with the club, but I just got an email on Monday or Tuesday from the county board saying it has to be paid by Friday.

I think they could have sent an email a month ago followed by the most recent one.

[6th sam]

Down draw sales are meant to be down this year

I thought it was poorly advertised, I'm not living at home so I wouldn't be directly in contact with the club, but I just got an email on Monday or Tuesday from the county board saying it has to be paid by Friday.

I think they could have sent an email a month ago followed by the most recent one.

The club's draw is a massive success story for DownGAA and Down clubs . Our club can not speak highly enough of those that run this draw within our club and in the county office . James and Mary Mcgrath have taken on an unbelievable  burden in administration of the draw and have made an outstanding contribution  to the county but particularly to individual clubs . This has brought Literally £millions into GAA in the county, and you can still buy online tonight Ardtole if u want.

[ardtole]

I do intend to buy one, I like the fact my own club benefits directly from it as well. I just think next year they could provide a bit more notice than 3 or 4 days. Maybe if I was living in Ardglass I'd have been more aware of it.

[thewobbler]

Down draw sales are meant to be down this year

I thought it was poorly advertised, I'm not living at home so I wouldn't be directly in contact with the club, but I just got an email on Monday or Tuesday from the county board saying it has to be paid by Friday.

I think they could have sent an email a month ago followed by the most recent one.

The club's draw is a massive success story for DownGAA and Down clubs . Our club can not speak highly enough of those that run this draw within our club and in the county office . James and Mary Mcgrath have taken on an unbelievable  burden in administration of the draw and have made an outstanding contribution  to the county but particularly to individual clubs . This has brought Literally £millions into GAA in the county, and you can still buy online tonight Ardtole if u want.

Fully agree... it's been a proper success story and exceptionally well run.

It deserves to be supported. Indeed by this stage I thought it would be close to 75-85% auto renewals. I'm guessing some of the big selling clubs have gone down a different route, or the people in those clubs who drove  it, have moved on.

[skat man]

hopefully the irish news are correct on oran murduck . has to start senior game for me  . a win in ulster would be huge for the senior panel , when was our last win ?

[Ed Hardy]

I think the 26 players have to be named to Croke Park this morning, I wonder if there will be a surprise or two on it?

[snoopdog]

If I had to make the call I'd leave Odhran Murdock for the U20 Final. Obviously a better chance of winning an Ulster title. But what would I know. 

[ardtole]

As someone mentioned earlier it is nearly impossible to predict the 1st 15. Around 40 players used in the league, some players tried in multiple positions, there is genuine competition for places and strength in depth.

I would imagine the injuries to Mark Walsh and Owen Costello have forced Lavertys hand in starting Odhran Murdock v Donegal.