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Who would you see as your biggest traditional rivals in Ulster?

Probably Cavan when we were making great strides in the 60's
Of late Tyrone are the benchmark team
Armagh because they come into Newry and mouth too much
Not nice going into work in Belfast after a rare beating by Antrim

 

Longstone GAC Notes Longstone snatched a victory with a late Ambrose Rogers goal in a game which was keenly contested throughout at Longstone Pk. on Friday evening.
Carryduff GAC Weekly Notes Carryduff GAC's Annual Terry Lawlor U12 Boy's Football Tournament, sponsored by the Ivanhoe Inn and Hotel once again proved an outstanding success
An Riocht (Down) Tournament Burren won the Twenty Fifth Anniversary Paul Farrell Cup at An Riocht on Saturday beating the hosts and defending champions An Riocht in a thrilling final by one point.
Deegan calls for an end to the handpass Former Down star Conor Deegan says the handpass should be given the boot.
Ulster GAA announces Phoenix Elite Academy Ulster GAA has announced the 2012 Phoenix Elite Academy for promising young GAA Gaelic Footballers and Hurlers.
Carr delighted to be playing Down's Aidan Carr admits that he is delighted to be playing regular football.
Supporters' Club raises £20k The Down GAA Supporters' Club have raised £20,000 for the County Board training fund.
County board set down tournament ground rules The Down County Board have outlined the protocol that must be adhered too when hosting or participating in tournaments.
Clonduff GAA Club Notes Best wishes to Clonduff Senior Ladies in the first round of the Intermediate Championship v Kilcoo in Mayobridge on Saturday 19th May
Rogers regains Down captaincy Ambrose Rogers will captain Down in this year's championship.
Canal Court continues as Down sponsor Down county board has agreed a new sponsorship deal with The Canal Court Hotel.
McCartan drops McComiskey and Gough Paul McComiskey and Conor Gough have both failed to make Down's championship squad.
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Ballymartin GAC Club Notes Ballymartin GAC is holding their 11th Fundraising Golf Classic on Friday 8th June 2012 at Kilkeel Golf Club.
Ardglass club notes Seniors had no Fixtures in the past fortnight, training Monday and Wednesday 7pm, League game v Ballymartin Friday 7.30pm @ Ardtole
Carryduff GAC Celebrates 40 years in Style Carryduff GAC is celebrating 40 years of Gaelic Games and Culture and is planning to so in style.
Aughlisnafin club notes After suffering a disappointing defeat against St Michael's on Tuesday night the Fin ladies got their second win of the season away to Bright on Saturday evening.
Monan hails second half comeback Down hurling manager Gerard Monan was thrilled with his side's second half performance against Meath.
An Riocht Gac Club Notes 6.30pm Irish Dancing; 7pm Indoor Football; 7pm Ceol agus Craic;
Ring Cup: Down rally clinches semi spot An impressive second-half rally saw Down overhaul Meath to clinch a Ring Cup semi-final place after a thrilling contest at Newry on Saturday afternoon.
Kingdom Youth Club Notes Upcoming events at KYC include on accredited defibrillator course (1 night) & first aid course (2 nights) on 16th, 23rd & 30th May
Woods wary of Royals Down's Conor Woods admits that they will not be taking Meath for granted in the Christy Ring Cup.
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
Win €10,000 for your club Just imagine the difference €10,000 could make to your sports club. New kit, new nets or posts, a lick of paint or repairs for the clubhouse, transport to matches and tournaments - there's always something that needs to be replaced or repaired.
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
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