Less than 2 weeks to the start of the league and still no fixtures?

Whats goin on?

Frank Mitchell (Down) - Posts: 1082 - 19/03/2013 11:35:07    1351857

Shambles.

the_guvner (Down) - Posts: 318 - 19/03/2013 12:36:25    1351919

Same every year, down county board couldn't care less about hurling

guest123 (Down) - Posts: 39 - 20/03/2013 14:52:15    1352757

2 weeks to start og u/age games

Bigsheep (Down) - Posts: 290 - 21/03/2013 09:25:53    1353160

3rds league gets the go ahead

ianog (Down) - Posts: 416 - 23/03/2013 16:09:35    1354640

Fixtures up on Down website! 2 divisions

ACHL Div 1
Ballycran II
Ballygalget II
Portaferry II
Liatroim
Kilclief
Warrenpoint
Clonduff

ACHL Div 2
Castlewellan
Ballela
Ballyvarley
Shamrocks
Carryduff
Ballycran III
Ballygalget III
Portaferry III
Bredagh II

First matches Monday 8th April 6:45pm

BarrackBuster (Down) - Posts: 525 - 25/03/2013 10:34:57    1355662

The all knowing frank mitchell got something wrong or wasnt fully informed. Times really are changing!

bgael (None) - Posts: 211 - 25/03/2013 12:24:38    1355782

Interesting that all the Ards teams are fielding 3rds and also good that Ballela seem to be in the league.

Gaelforce1 (Down) - Posts: 36 - 25/03/2013 13:19:43    1355867

Seems there's been a changes of heart in Ards, Ballela and Bredagh!

Great to see all those teams back. At the County Board meeting 2 weeks ago it was looking grim.

Frank Mitchell (Down) - Posts: 1082 - 25/03/2013 14:41:37    1355956

I believe that division 2, not sure about division 1, is 13 a side.

Plus, the named players was going to be reduced slightly for ards 1sts, 2nds and bredagh.

That's why those teams are back in.

Up The Duff (Down) - Posts: 98 - 25/03/2013 15:10:31    1356001

I still think it will be hard for the three Ards clubs to name 28 players before they can field a thirds team and field two teams in the one night................well we will see.

swan song (None) - Posts: 451 - 25/03/2013 15:41:03    1356039

Good point Up the Duff. CCC showing a bit of common sense to keep clubs playing hurling.

Frank Mitchell (Down) - Posts: 1082 - 26/03/2013 10:55:59    1356456

I had heard at the weekend there that Ballela had folded. Hopefully this isn't the case.

the_guvner (Down) - Posts: 318 - 26/03/2013 11:06:00    1356468

Round 1 fixtures. Monday 8th April @ 6:45pm

ACHL Div 1
Ballygalget II V Ballycran II
Liatroim V Portaferry II
Clonduff V Warrenpoint
Kilclief BYE

ACHL Div 2
Ballyvarley V Ballela
Carryduff V Bredagh II
Ballygalget III V Portaferry III
Shamrocks V Castlewellan
Ballycran III BYE

BarrackBuster (Down) - Posts: 525 - 26/03/2013 11:17:03    1356486

Seems there will be no Down leagues next year. Being replaced by a new Ulster league running from April to July. Down teams will be graded along with Armagh, Louth and Tyrone teams and play 10 games. The JHC will be in August with a round robin giving at least another 3 games.

I thought our own leagues were pretty good last year?

Frank Mitchell (Down) - Posts: 1082 - 13/12/2013 11:20:31    1523337

Wot this all about Frank? No Down leagues for hurlin, ye canny be serious!!

cahill (None) - Posts: 2567 - 13/12/2013 13:08:19    1523400

Seems there is some truth in this new league stuff. Seconds and 3rds can enter. Doesn't affect the Antrim league at all.

Seannie Og (Down) - Posts: 952 - 15/12/2013 11:49:30    1523820

destined to fail, good in theory but shows that down literally want nothing to do with organising club hurling.
Shocking stuff.
However down division 1 and the armagh div 1 maybe could have a combined league? worth a punt. Itd help both parties.

DownAndOut (Down) - Posts: 344 - 18/12/2013 08:48:07    1524772

I do agree, the co board dinny want te have the problem with hurlin. Armagh and Down combination? Logistically it would be a mare. travelling for evening games te Armagh wouldny work for Ards teams.

cahill (None) - Posts: 2567 - 18/12/2013 11:07:28    1524815

I do agree, the co board dinny want te have the problem with hurlin. Armagh and Down combination? Logistically it would be a mare. travelling for evening games te Armagh wouldny work for Ards teams.

cahill (None) - Posts: 2567 - 18/12/2013 11:07:28    1524816