Supporters to meet players
As part of a GAA initiative, Down are hosting an open evening at Abbey CBS this Friday night (May 11th).
Down captaincy rotation policy praised
Down secretary Sean Og McAteer believes James McCartan's decision to rotate the captaincy during the Allianz League will stand the Mourne County in good stead in the championship.
Monan wary of Royals' physicality
Gerard Monan expects Saturday's Christy Ring Cup clash against Meath in Newry to be a "big test" for his Down side.
Ring, Rackard and Meagher venues confirmed
The times and venues for this Saturday's Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard and Lory Meagher round 2 games have been released.
Calling all GAA clubs Down Under
At long last we have created a section totally dedicated to GAA affairs in Australia.
Longstone GAC Notes
Owen Roe Pk. was the venue on a windy Monday evening last week for this game and it was the home team's tenacious work-rate and greater economy in front of goal which proved to be the difference.
Carryduff GAC Weekly Notes
The intensity of their first half performance effectively secured the two league points for the home side when Carryduff met Newry Shamrocks at Páirc Aodha Dhuibh. In a competitive first ten minutes, possession was hotly contested.
Glasdrumman GAC Notes
St Johns were the latest victims of our senior footballer's excellent form.
Ballymartin GAC Club Notes
Ballymartin GAA have great Gym facilities available to all adult members, membership is required and an induction. The latest gym induction for the year is tonight Wednesday at 8:45.
Ardglass GAC Weekly Notes
The seniors lost both of their games in the last fortnight, the first at home to Glassdruman and the second away to Darrgh Cross, No senior fixtures until 18th May v Ballymartin.
Aughlisnafin club notes
Aughlisnafin seniors were at home to Ballykinlar last Thursday evening. In a superb first half display the Fin set the foundation for an important win as they scored 1-13
Ring, Rackard and Meagher Cup round 2 draws
The draw for round 2 the Christy Ring, Nicky Rackard and Lory Meagher Cups has been made.
Ring Cup: Wicklow, Down and Derry all prevail
Wicklow, Down and Derry were first round winners in the Christy Ring Cup.
All-Ireland minor 'C' camogie final
Down had just too much firepower for a committed Kerry to annex the All-Ireland minor 'C' camogie title in Naas on a 1-16 to 0-10 scoreline.
An Riocht (Down)Tournament
The first of the annual An Riocht (Down) tournaments take place on Saturday 19 May, it is the 25th Anniversary Paul Farrell Memorial Cup U14 Seven-A-Side Football
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Down GAA Golf Classic
All clubs are being asked to honour one of Down's greatest GAA legends by entering a team for the Sean O'Neill Cup.
Face to face with Down Minor Captain Niamh Mallon
With the final squad session completed and fine tuning done Down's Minor captain took time out to share her thoughts on tomorrows All Ireland Under 18 C final and give an insight to her deep love of camogie.
Coulter could be back by July
Benny Coulter's ankle break is a clean one, so he could return to action in July.
Tullylish GAC Fun run 2012
Tullylish Gac will be holding their annual 10K fun run and 5K walk in aid of the Michella Foundation on sunday 20th May 2012.
Clonduff GAA Club Notes
Best wishes to Conor Woods, Ben McConville, Ross óg Carr, Lyndon Brown who are in the St Colmans College panel
Clonduff Camogie News
Clonduff hosted the last of three All County Blitz's on Saturday and 19 teams will now be divided into 3 categories depending on their displays and performances over the Blitz series.
Hughes in fitness battle
Danny Hughes isn't losing hope in his battle to be fit for Down's Ulster SFC quarter-final against Fermanagh on June 3.
Coulter ankle break rocks Down
Down's championship hopes have been dealt a massive blow with the news that Benny Coulter suffered a suspected broken ankle on Monday night.
Queen's University Club launch past members Golf Classic
The Queens University Golf Classic (sponsored by McAleer & Teague) takes place on Friday, 11th May at Rockmount Golf Course, Carryduff.
Queens GAA Past Members Golf classic
Queen's University GAA Club Launch Past Members Golf Classic
New Jerseys for Down Minor Camogie Team
Niamh Mallon is Captain of the Down Minor Camogie Team who are due to contest the All Ireland Minor 'C' Championship Final this Saturday, 5th May 2012, against Kerry at 2pm in Naas.
Glasdrumman GAC Notes
Our senior travelled to Ardglass on Friday evening last on a cold but sunny evening.
Longstone GAC Notes
The senior team put in a good performance in their third game of the season on Friday at home to Bryansford. At half-time the score was 1-5 to 0-5
Ballymartin GAC Club Notes
The Seniors travelled to Durmnaquoile on a bitterly cold Friday 27 April to take on St.John's for their round seven match.
Carryduff GAC Weekly Notes
Carryduff collected their first two points in All-County Football League Division II on Friday evening with a with a hard fought one point win in blustery Kilclief.
Aughlisnafin club notes
Aughlisnafin seniors were at home to Bright last Monday evening. It was a close first half with Bright taking a 0-7 to 0-6 lead into the interval.
An Riocht Gac Club Notes
An Riocht Senior Footballers entertained Loughinisland on Friday evening, knowing that an improved performance was needed if they were to make it three wins out of three in Division Two.
Keith eager for Ards return
Former Down goalkeeper Noel Keith believes that the county hurlers must return to the Ards for games.
Down ladies compete for honours
Down ladies footballers will be bidding to reach the division 3 final when they take on Leitrim in the semi final on Sunday afternoon.
McCartan laments over injury concerns
Down manager James McCartan admits that the length of his injury list is worrying.
Ulster Council reduces ticket prices
The Ulster Council has drawn praise from hard-pressed fans after reducing its admission prices for this year's provincial football championship.
Cúchulainn Cup improves Community Relations
The fourth annual Ulster GAA Cross Community Cúchulainn Cup brought together young men from all sections of the community in Ulster to compete in a Gaelic Game of two halves, one of hurling and one of Gaelic Football.
Ulster reduce championship ticket prices
Following the trend of increased attendances at all of their competitions this year, Ulster GAA have announced a new admission price structure for the 2012 Championship.
Clonduff Club Notes
Gaeltacht Scholarship Applications (Form can be downloaded from Clonduff website) to filled in
Clonduff Camogie News
Clonduff U14 Camogs took part in County Feile at Castlewellan on Saturday and started there campaign with a narrow one point victory over Castlewellan.
Ardglass GAC Weekly Notes
Senior Football-The Seniors played two games last week with contrasting fortunes in each, In the first game they overcame Attical 1-7 to 0-8
Glasdrumman GAC Notes
Our senior footballers continued their great start to the season with a one point win over Tullylish on Friday night.
Ballymartin GAC Club Notes
Best wishes and hope for a speedy recovery to Senior Payer and U-12's coach, Cathal Doyle. Cathal was injured on 25 mach in play against Glassdrumman.
Longstone GAC Notes
ACL I: Downpatrick 1-7 Longstone 3-17. The senior team put in a good performance in their second game of the season on Friday night in Pairc Tomas Ruiseil, Downpatrick.
An Riocht Gac Club Notes
An Riocht Senior footballers faced Kilclief on Friday evening at Dunavil in a closely contested encounter which saw the home team come out eventual winners.
Down Minor Camogs through to All-Ireland and Ulster Championship Finals
The Down Minor Camogie Team have booked their place in both the All-Ireland 'C' and Ulster Championship Finals.
Aughlisnafin club notes
The seniors travelled up to Holywood for a league match against St Pauls last Monday evening. In windy and wet conditions the Fin picked
O'Brien relieved
Casey O'Brien spoke of his relief after Wicklow retained their Allianz Hurling League Division 2A status with a relegation playoff victory over Down in Trim.
Kilclief GAC News
Congratulations to our U-14 Hurlers who captured the Division 2 title in Castlewellan on Saturday.
HL2A relegation play-off: Wicklow send Mourne down
Although it was Down who went into the Allianz Hurling League Division 2A relegation play-off at Trim as favourites, they were unable to contain a very committed Wicklow side who clinched their survival in impressive style.
Down suffer McArdle blow
Rising Down football star Anto McArdle is facing a race against time to be fit for the Ulster SFC opener against Fermanagh on June 3 after suffering a groin muscle injury on Wednesday.
Club championship draws
The draws for the football and hurling club championships have been made.
Ulster GAA to take part in 'Sport in the Community'
The Department for Social Development have awarded the IFA and Ulster GAA funding to support a new and innovative joint project 'Sport in the Community'.
Monan: relegation not an option
Down hurling manager Ger Monan is adamant relegation would be a disaster for them.
Minors in shield semi
Down minor footballers will be hoping for another competitive match before the Ulster championship.
Dawson plays down win
Burren manager Frank Dawson is not getting carried away with his side's hammering of Mayobridge.
Monan ready for relegation battle
Down boss Gerard Monan is confident that his side can win Sunday's Allianz Hurling League Division 2A relegation battle against Wicklow in Trim.
Garvey looks to championship
Down's Conor Garvey has turned his attention to Fermanagh.
Tuohy wins 'Battle of the Irish'
Former Laois underage star Zach Tuohy helped Carlton to a facile 122-62 victory over Martin Clarke's Collingwood in Friday night's AFL clash in Melbourne.
Glasdrumman GAC Notes
Commiserations to our County footballers who lost to Cork in the National League semi final last Sunday.
Kilclief GAC News
Lost by 6 points in Warrenpoint last Friday night in the opening game of ACFL2. Away to An Riocht on Friday 20th at 7.15pm and at home to Carryduff next Friday.
Aughlisnafin club notes
The seniors were defeated 0-14 to 0-6 away to Bredagh last Monday night. The recent coaching session in Annsborough delivered by Armagh
Longstone GAC Notes
ACL I: Clonduff 1-9 Longstone 0-8. The Division 1 season got underway last Friday and Longstone were away to Clonduff.
'Human error' cost us, rues McCartan
James McCartan could glean few positives from Down's latest high-profile loss to Cork.
FL semi-final: Cork too strong for Down
Cork booked their league final place with a 2-17 to 1-12 win over Down at Croke Park.
Carryduff GAC Weekly Notes
Carryduff GAC's Strictly Come Dancing event was an unprecedented success. All patrons and supporters who attended the event, sponsored by Sentel, thoroughly enjoyed the evening.
Ardglass GAC Weekly Notes
Ardglass travelled to Drumaness last Friday and returned with their first victory of the season
An Riocht Gac Club Notes
A Riocht Senior Footballers travelled to Clann Na Banna on Friday evening for their opening fixture of their Division Two campaign, and got off the perfect start winning with 5 points to spare in dreadful conditions.
RGU Downpatrick Blitzes
RGU Juvenile Blitzes for 2012.