A major new initiative for Gaelic culture in County Down was launched recently, with the establishment of a branch of Campa Chormaic for the first time in the county. This camp will attract young people from across Down who are interested in learning or improving their Irish language and their GAA skills.
The Down Team to take on Laois this Saturday has one change to the side that started against London
Warrenpoints John Boyle loses out with Ambrose Rogers coming into the side
The Down supporters club will be running a number of buses Downs game against Wicklow this Saturday and also to the Down minor game the following day vs Armagh.
The Down GAA County Board have appointed James McCartan as the new manager of the county’s senior football team. The appointment, for a three-year term, was ratified at a meeting of the County Committee at the weekend.
The GAA in Down will continue their celebrations of the Association’s 125th Anniversary with two events which will mark the link between founder Michael Cusack and the county with both events taking place this Friday, 2nd October.
Ulster GAA has marked the GAA’s Foundation Day with a day of celebration in Market Square, Armagh City.
St. Colman’s College Newry was the venue for the Official Launch of ‘The GAA – A People’s History.’
On Friday 13th of November the 125 Celebrations in Down Come to an end when the County hosts its Annual Dinner in the Canal Court Hotel Newry commencing at 7.30 pm.