The Irish Times

Men in white coats. The strange life of the GAA umpire

Nameless, faceless band of brothers are an essential component in the Association

Sat Jun 24 2017 - 14:31

Down facing likelihood of relegation to Division Three

Danny Hughes pessimistic as Mourne men face difficult must-win fixture away to Cork

Wed Mar 29 2017 - 01:00

Conor McManus to shoulder a familiar load for Monaghan

Talented forward is crucial to his county’s cause in Ulster semi-final against Donegal

Thu Jun 23 2016 - 08:00

Vintage Colm Cooper back to his mercurial best

Whether creating scores or taking them, Kerry have their ace in the pack back

Sat Apr 23 2016 - 12:30

Donegal to take advantage of late championship start

Frank McGlynn believes winter camp in Tenerife will boost chances of success

Thu Jan 28 2016 - 01:13

John O’Dwyer looking for Tipp redemption after tough year

‘Bubbles’ welcomes Noel McGrath return but acknowledges retirements leaves gap

Thu Dec 10 2015 - 01:00

Benny Coulter calls time on Down inter-county career

Mayobridge player regarded as one of the great forwards in Gaelic football

Mon Nov 24 2014 - 16:43

Kildare grasp their opportunity to squeeze the life out of Down’s challenge

Jason Ryan’s charges show their promise with a convincing victory in Newry

Mon Jul 14 2014 - 01:00

Kildare jolted to life after Down rally in Newry

Jason Ryan’s side come through after home side drew level at start of second half

Sun Jul 13 2014 - 16:17

Former Kildare selector Niall Carew recalls 2010 All-Ireland semi-final clash against Down

All-Ireland Round 2B qualifier: Kildare v Down

Fri Jul 11 2014 - 01:00

Down much too strong for ouclassed Leitrim

Connacht minnows endure another drubbing in the qualifiers

Mon Jun 30 2014 - 01:00

Tyrone take their chance at second time of asking

Ciaran McGinley grabs two goals as Down well beaten in Newry

Sat May 24 2014 - 20:28

Tyrone have more room for improvement

Despite home advantage Down will need to be at their very best to find a way past their Ulster rivals this time around

Sat May 24 2014 - 13:39

Down and Tyrone produce controversy and a thriller

Visitors just seconds from victory before Seán Cavanagh’s free

Mon May 19 2014 - 01:00

Cavan prove too strong for Down

Kevin Tierney’s goal helps Breffni Blues to a second win in Dr McKenna Cup

Mon Jan 13 2014 - 01:00

Bell tolls for Down’s season as Derry avenge Ulster defeat

Teenager Ryan Bell kicks six points as Oak Leaf men advance in qualifiers

Mon Jul 08 2013 - 01:00

Three minutes of play between Down and Donegal sum up the demands of the game

It might not be pretty but it’s modern football so we must analyse it properly

Wed Jun 26 2013 - 01:00