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Armagh and Down fans are invited to go along and watch their heroes go through their paces in open training sessions next Friday night.
Down will train at the Abbey CBS in Newry from 7pm to 8.30pm while the Orchardmen will continue their Championship preparations at the Morgan Athletic Grounds from 7pm.
The initiatives are part of the GAA’s campaign to promote the 2012 Campionships and similar events will be happening
across Ireland at the same time.
Down manager James McCartan said that this would be a night for the fans;
He said: “The Down supporters are among the best in the country and hopefully we’ll reward them with a long journey
in this year’s Championship. We are preparing well for our opening encounter with Fermanagh and despite a few injury
setbacks we’re determined to have a real go this year.
“!is event is a chance for us to give something back to the fans – bring the kids along and let them soak in the
atmosphere and get to meet and greet their favourite players. It will be 2010 all over again – but hopefully the weather
will be kinder than it was then when we held our open night prior to the All-Ireland final.
“Friday 11th May at the Abbey is in my diary – make sure you put it in yours.”
Armagh fans will be able to enjoy guided tours of the Morgan Athletic Grounds including dressing rooms, media room and control room.
For younger supporters there will be a longest kick and penalty kick competition.
