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U16 and u17 Football Development Squads training this Sat

Thursday 17th May, 2012


The Down u16 and u17 Football Development Squads will both have training sessions this Saturday, 19th May 2012.The training sessions will both be held in St Colman's College, Newry, commencing at 10am sharp.The following u16 Players are asked to attend:John Paul Farrell An RiochtKory Colgan An RiochtNathan McComiskey An RiochtStephen Doran An...

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Tuesday 15th May, 2012


Extra Time - Down GAA's NewsletterISSUE FOUR MAY 2012 Click Here for Full Color Copy

2012 Down GAA Schools Draw Winners:

Monday 07th May, 2012


2012 Down GAA Schools Draw Winners:1st Prize: £1000 Holiday VoucherAine Cassidy - 9 Ballydesland Rd, Burren2nd Prize: iPad 2John Maginn - 34 Holywood Grove, Newry3rd Prize: 2 x All Ireland Final Tickets plus Overnight AccomodationAodhan Evans - 44 Main Ave, Derrybeg4th Prize: £250 Shopping Vouchers For Quays Shopping Centre, NewryMaureen Foy - 69A...

Meet the players Fri 11th May

Friday 04th May, 2012


Loads of Free giveaways including kids tickets for the Down v Fermanagh game on the 3rd June. Live outside radio broadcast by Destination Newry and Live video streaming from Fridays event. Wear your colours and support your team, An Dun Abu.

Saval U12'S at Croke Park

Wednesday 18th April, 2012


Some of Saval's younger members had the honour of representing Down at half-time in Croke Park in the NFL Semi-Final between Down V Cork on Sunday 15th April. As part of the GAA 'Respect' programme 11 U12 girls and 11 U12 boys from Saval had the opportunity to play a Dublin team in front thousands of supporters. We're sure that some of the players will be back to...

Down GAA u16 and u17 Football Development Squads this Saturday

Tuesday 17th April, 2012


The Down GAA u16 and u17 Football Development Squads will both have trial sessions in Ballykinlar GAC this Saturday, 21st April 2012.The u17 management will be holding a trial training session at 10am, players are asked to be present at 9.30am sharp.The following players are asked to attend:Keelan Gelston DrumanessGavin Monaghan St PaulsPatrick...

3rd Annual Down GAA U12 Activity Day held in Croke Park

Thursday 12th April, 2012


Lisa Casement Teconnaught GACThe 3rd Annual u12 GAA Activity Day was held yesterday in Croke Park, Dublin. Lisa Casement Teconnaught GACEireann O'Toole Liatroim Fontenoys GACCahal Coulter Ballygalget GAC This provided each club in the county with the opportunity to send two young u12 players to Croke Park to partake in a series of small sided Go Games...

TO VIEW LATEST FIXTURES AND RESULTS

Wednesday 28th March, 2012


TO VIEW LATEST FIXTURES AND RESULTS would you please use the left hand side menuClick RESULTS AND FIXTURESA new screen will upload - This is provided by our New fixture and Result supplier Now if you want Down Results and Fixtures - Click DOWN COMPETITIONSNow Click which Sport you What - FOOTBALL or HURLINGThen Click FIXTURES or RESULTS then the level you what...

2012 Down GAA Easter Camps - THESE HAVE BEEN CALLED OFF

Wednesday 21st March, 2012


THESE HAVE BEEN CALLED OFF --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2012 Down GAA Easter CampsDown GAA will be running two GAA Easter Camps in 2012.The camps are being held on the 10th, 11th and 12th April 2012 at both the Abbey GS Newry and St Patrick's GS Downpatrick.The camps will run from 10am - 2pm Daily...

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Sunday 18th March, 2012


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Friday 03rd February, 2012


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Radio Broadcast - Down Monaghan Power NI McKenna Cup

Sunday 15th January, 2012


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Live Twitter Updates from NI POWER McKenna Cup Down v Armagh

Sunday 08th January, 2012


Live Twitter Updates from Down v Armagh - NI POWER McKenna Cup - From 12.45pm - 8th Jan 2012
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SOUTH DOWN TEAMS CLAIM TOP PRIZES AT INTER COUNTY BLITZ

Thursday 08th September, 2011


SOUTH DOWN TEAMS CLAIM TOP PRIZES AT INTER COUNTY BLITZ .On Saturday past 3rd of September St Marys Park Burren was the venue for the Annual South Down inter county U14 Development squad Blitz run by the South Down Board.Teams from East Down , South Down, Antrim and Monaghan took part in two sections. In each section four teams competed and played three games...

South Down U14 Development Blitz in Co Antrim

Wednesday 17th August, 2011


On Saturday past 13th August the South Down U14 Football Development squad traveled by invitation from the Antrim County board to Woodlands Belfast to take part in a blitz. They played two games in good conditions. The coaches were very impressed with the progress the squad have made in recent weeks. On Saturday the players produced impressive defending,...

South Down U14 Football Development Blitz in Co Louth

Monday 08th August, 2011


On Saturday 6th August the South Down U14 Football Development squad travelled to County Louth to take part in their Blitz. The facilities and hospitality were of the finest standard and despite the bad weather a great days football was on display . The squad played two games with great determination and many of the tactics and skills that they have been...

The Cumann Naomh Eoin Bosco Cúl Camp

Monday 01st August, 2011


The Cumann Naomh Eoin Bosco Cúl Camp opened this morning in St Patrick's Primary with almost 70 young GAA stars attending. Please find attached photos for this week's papers. We have a Cúl Camp party on Friday 5th at 1:00 p.m. to mark the culmination of what we believe will be a fantastic week of Gaelic sport/neighbourhood initiatives held right in the in the...

South Down U14 Football Development Squad

Wednesday 27th July, 2011


There will be no match or training this coming weekend due to South Down U16 league football on Saturday afternoon and U14 Championship games on Monday night. On Saturday 6th August the squad will travel to Darvagh Co Louth to take on Louth U14 Development squad in a blitz. The bus pick up points, Hilltown Square 9.00am, Mayobridge Chemist 9.10am and brass...

Down GAA Gaels grace Croke Park Twice in one week!!

Saturday 23rd July, 2011


Down GAA Gaels grace Croke Park Twice in one week!! Click here for photos On Monday the 18th July 2011, 90 Children from Co.Down had the opportunity to participate in a Go Games display at GAA Headquarters in Croke Park, Dublin.
2 children from each club in the county participated in small sided games of both Hurling/Camogie and Gaelic Football. It...

Launch Of Camp JMac 2011

Friday 22nd July, 2011


Launch of Camp JMac 2011 The Second Annual Camp JMac will run from 15th to 19th August 2011 in St John's GAC.
Camp JMac welcomes all 14-16 year olds from all clubs around Co. Down.
Anyone wishing to attend and has not yet got an application form check out our facebook page or contact Cormac McMullan on 07871373381....

South Down U14 Football development squads

Thursday 14th July, 2011


The next training session for the 2011 South Down U14 Football development squads will take place on Saturday 16th July in Abbey Grammar School playing fields Newry at 10.00am. All players please report at 9.40am and bring their own water bottle, playing equipment and snack. Anyone unable to attend please contact Michael Mc Ardle. The following players...

Down GAA VHI Cul Camp

Thursday 14th July, 2011


Pictures from Bryansford - week 2

Down GAA VHI Cul Camps

Sunday 10th July, 2011


Pictures from the Clann na Banna, Ballycran, Carryduff & Portaferry camps in week 1. Click here for latest Cul Camp News Photos etc

SD U14 Football Development squad competed in Monaghan Blitz

Monday 04th July, 2011


South Down U14 Football Development squad competed in County Monaghan blitzOn Saturday 2nd July South Down U14 Football Development squad travelled to Cloghan County Monaghan to take part in their Blitz. The facilities and hospitality were of the finest standard and the weather completed the perfect setting for a great days football. The squad played...

The Down u17 Football Development Squad

Tuesday 28th June, 2011


The Down u17 Football Development Squad, Supported by CLUB DOWN, will trainin the Abbey Grammar School Newry on Saturday 2nd July 2011.**The session will run from 10am - 1.30pm**The following players are invited to attend:*Ryan Brannigan BryansfordColm Keenan BallyhollandJohn O'Hare GlennKevin Sloan An RiochtAaron Beattie Newry BoscoCiaran...

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