Kilcoo

Rory Gallagher reportedly close to taking coaching role with one of the country’s top clubs

A big move on the cards for Gallagher Former Derry manager Rory Gallagher has been lined up for a coaching role with Down champions Kilcoo. The Examiner revealed that club sources have said that Gallagher is close to joining the senior set-up after the departure of Karl Lacey. The Donegal legend left his role as […]

11 months ago

“There’s no soccer, hurling, or rugby” – Kilcoo’s secret to success

“Football is the epicentre of the village.” Aaron Branagan is preparing for yet another Ulster final this weekend, and although the success of Kilcoo seems unrivalled and unprecedented, their secret isn’t much of a secret. Last Year Kilcoo achieved the holy grail and beat Kilmacud Crokes in a thrilling final to win the All-Ireland senior title […]

3 years ago

“Whatever decision he makes, it won’t take away from his love of Kilcoo” – Johnston’s awkward situation

“The thought of managing someone against my own club was never something I was going to be comfortable with.” This Sunday Jerome Johnston is set to face his home club, as the joint Ballybay manager comes up against Kilcoo in the Ulster championship. Johnston has three sons who play for the Down champions, and he […]

3 years ago

“This game is going to get abandoned” – Mass brawl between Kilcoo and Burren results in six red cards

“This is all so unnecessary.” Just a couple of weeks before the County Down championship kicks off, the league needed to be decided between Burren and current All-Ireland champions Kilcoo. In what was a fairly lacklustre affair that saw the reigning champs struggle for scores, it suddenly burst into life with ten minutes left on […]

3 years ago

Down county football is in tatters, but Conor Laverty is the man to piece it back together

Conor Laverty can restore pride back in the jersey. Make no mistake about it, Down county football is a mess, in fact it’s worse than a mess, it’s a complete shambles. For a county brimming with the top talent at its disposal, the club championship at high quality through all of the divisions, and the […]

3 years ago

“County football isn’t for everyone” – Down captain Barry O’Hagan hits back at criticism

“You might be a good club player, but sometimes good club players don’t make it at county level.” Down captain Barry O’Hagan has responded to criticism regarding the Mournemen’s inter-county structure. In recent weeks, several players have opted out of the panel, following their exit from the Ulster championship, and because they have been relegated […]

3 years ago