In a high-scoring semi-final at the Athletic Grounds, Down went on a scoring spree against Armagh and won by 8-19 to 1-15, while in the other semi Derry caused an upset when they overcame Antrim by 2-11 to 3-6 in a tough, tense contest.

Down's Cormac Coulter scored 3-8 in a stunning solo show and not far behind him came Daithi Sands, who pocketed 3-1.

Down's other goals came from Pearse Og McCrickard and Barry Trainor, while David Ryan landed Armagh's goal in the first half. His team looked to be in contention at 1-4 to 0-3, but by half-time they trailed by 5-8 to 1-10 and after that they were immersed in damage limitation.

Derry are through to the Ulster U21 hurling final following a sensational 2-11 to 3-6 defeat of holders Antrim at Owenbeg.

A repeat of the last two provincial finals in this grade and a couple of penalty goals from Cormac O'Doherty (2-5) in either half proved decisive as the hosts marched into the decider. The winners led by nine points with ten minutes left before Antrim rallied with a trio of late goals from James McNaughton, Eamon Smyth and Christy McNaughton.

But their nine-in-a-row bid has been derailed at the first hurdle and instead it's Collie McGurk's charges who advance to a third successive Ulster final, wherein they will be gunning for their first title since 2008, with opposition provided by Down.

With Kilkenny awaiting the winners in an All-Ireland semi-final on August 19^th, Derry and Down are now preparing to lock horns in the northern decider for the first time since 2004. Final is set for Wed 26th July.

Dear All

Please find attached letter of invite from Dr Anne Marie Telford – Director of the Daisy Hill Hospital Pathfinder Project to all community and voluntary groups; public representatives; service user groups and other interested parties.

Dr Telford is keen to meet with as many of you as possible during the first week in August 2017 as she would like you to tell her how best we can work together to develop a long term plan which will secure the future of your local emergency care service.

Dr Telford wants to ensure strong community representation on the Pathfinder group and the various sub groups that will support the project.

Please click here to view a short video explaining the purpose of the meeting.

Meeting dates, times and venues:

Wednesday 2 August                     Kilkeel Health Centre                                     9am to 6pm

                                                                Conference Room 1^st floor

Thursday 3 August                           Daisy Hill Hospital                                             9am to 7pm

Nurses Home Boardroom                           

Friday 4 August                                 Crossmaglen Community Centre              9am to 6pm

                                                                Training Room 1^st floor

To book a 30 minute meeting with Dr Telford please contact Anna Donnelly on Telephone 028 3756 0015 or e-mail anna.donnelly@southerntrust.hscni.net

Please include this in your community newsletters and share with anyone you think may be interested. It would be helpful if you could also share with Anna a list of the groups on your contact database so that we can track the spread of the correspondence.

Apologies for any cross posting

Many thanks

Carolyn

Carolyn Agnew

Head of Service User Involvement and Professional Lead for Community Development

St Luke's Hospital

71 Loughgall Road

ARMAGH

BT61 7 NQ

The Down u14 Emerging Talent Football Squad will train this coming Saturday, 22nd July 2017 in the Abbey CBS, Newry.

Players are asked to be present at 9am sharp.

The following players are asked to attend:

Ardglass: Jamie McDarby

Dromara: Michael McNeill, Conor Doyle

Ballyholland: Sean Hughes, Jamie O'Flaherty, Liam Lundy

Downpatrick RGU: Tom McNeill, Oran Cunningham

Kilcoo: Adam Curran, Callum Rodgers, Luke Clarke, Eoin McEvoy, Tiernan McAvoy

Burren: Callum Grant, Aaron Murdock, Thomas O'Hare, James Duggan, Patrick McCarthy, Odhrán Murdock, Ryan Magill, Niall Toner, Sean Downey, 

Saval: Joe McAloon, Fiachra McAvoy

Bredagh: Caleb Smyth, Liam Rogers, Jarlaith McCollam, Oran Magee, Patrick Donaldson, Oisin Treacy, Emmet McGirr

Loughinisland: Oisin Savage

An Riocht: Curtis Flanagan, Reece Flanangan, Eoin Killen

Ballymartin: Cormac Greene

Clonduff: Aaron Norris, Patrick Cowan

Annaclone: Paul Óg McAvoy

St. Pauls: Finn Collins, Fearghal Eastwood

Newry Bosco: Paul Óg MacCormaic, Aidan O'Hare

Teconnaught: Shaun Kerr, Conn Murnin, 

Newry Shamrocks: Conor Burns, Lukasz Wijas

Carryduff: Conor Donaldson, Lorcan Guinness, Finn Rodgers

Glenn: Ronan McLaughlin

CPN: Jack Howlett, Luke Kelly

Bryansford: Andrew Watson

St John's: Oran O'Connor

Drumaness: Oran Carew

All players must train in their club colours.

All players must bring a post match snack.

Players are asked to bring their own size 4 Football to the session. Parents who wish to purchase footballs are asked to bring along payment, £20, to this week's session.

Any player(s) unable to attend must inform Eamonn Blaney Immediately: 07843058888

Conchúr O'Tuathaíl

Bainisteoir Forbartha na gCluichí An Duín

Conor O'Toole
Down Games Development Manager
developmentmanager.down@gaa.ie

028437 70880 / 07718991314

www.downgaa.net / @AnDunCandG

The Down u16 Emerging Talent Hurling Squad will play train this coming Saturday, 22nd July 2017 at Ballygalget GAC.

The session will commence at 11.30am sharp.

It is essential that the players who are also members of the u16 Football Squad attend this session.

The following players are to attend:

Portaferry:
Ronan Smyth
Ryan Convery
Oran Young
Ryan McGovern
Eoin Magee
Oistin Devlin

Ballygalget:
John Dorrian
Coalan Coulter
Ciaran Watson
Michael Toner
Odhran O’Connor
Owen McDermott

Bredagh:
Sean Hughes
Liam Hogan
Ciaran McMullan
Mel Laverty
Enda Gargan
Tiernan Sheehan
Aaron Patterson

Ballycran:
Rory Brown
Stuart Martin
Lucas Boyd
Darragh Kelly

CPN:
Tiernan Murphy

Ballyvarley:
Imran Hussain

Newry Shamrocks:
Sean Cambell
Cian Lyons
Luke O’Neill
Aodhan Furlong
Conor Murphy

Carryduff
Matthew Peake
James Rogers

Laitroim:
Eoin McCrickard

All players must bring Down GAA shorts and socks.

Players must bring a water bottle and a light post session snack.

Scor: Scriptwriting Workshop

The Scriptwriting Workshop will take place in the Ash Suite, Cusack Stand, Páirc an Chrócaigh on Saturday, 7 October, 2017 commencing at 10.30 a.m.

In the meantime we would like you to tell us what you would like covered on the day  in a few short sentences:-

• What is the greatest drawback that you, or others in your club, have n getting a script together for the Léiriú and Aithriseoireacht/Scéalaíocht competitions?

• Is there any particular facet of Scriptwriting or Staging that you would like included in the course?

• What do you hope to learn on the day?.

Email secretary.scor.down@gaa.ie

Beaten Ulster finalists Down have just under two weeks to get themselves ready for a rematch of their semi-final against Monaghan having been drawn together in yesterday morning's Qualifiers Round 4B draw.

Eamonn Burns' men have to put the hurt of an eight-point Ulster final defeat behind them to face an opposition on a revenge mission.

Armagh, conquerors of Tipperary last weekend courtesy of a special Jamie Clarke goal, have the novel situation of facing Kildare, where their manager Kieran McGeeney spent six seasons in charge.

Both games will be played at Croke Park on July 29. The Down against Monaghan clash will throw-in at 5pm, with Armagh and Kildare at 7pm.

For Monaghan, this ticks a couple of boxes. It has been said that they need to win a big game in Croke Park (which overlooks their win over Kildare a couple of years ago), and they also have motivation after being sucker punched in the Ulster semi-final.

Should Kildare win they will automatically play Tyrone, and if Down win they will automatically face Dublin.

If Armagh and Monaghan both win, then a further draw will be required to determine which of the above provincial champions they will meet in the quarter-finals.

While teams in Round 4 are typically prevented from facing sides they've already played in their provincial championship, this wasn't possible for Down as they'd previously played both Armagh and Monaghan.

Draw: Down v Monaghan (5pm), Armagh v Kildare (7pm), Croke Park, July 29.

Belfast Telegraph

Mark Poland will do well to be ready for Down's SF Qualifier against Monaghan on Saturday week.

The Longstone ace required 15 stitches to close a horrific facial wound above his right eye after his head inadvertently collided with Colm Cavanagh's knee late in Sunday's Ulster final at Clones.

Play was held up while a stricken Poland - who had entered the fray as a 56th-minute substitute - received treatment on the field. He appeared to have been knocked out cold by the contact and looked groggy as he was helped back to his feet.

Any player who suffers concussion is banned from playing for seven days. While Poland will not be ruled out by this protocol, he is still a major doubt for the Round-Four Qualifier due to the sheer severity of the cut to his face.

Group Passes are available for the Down v Monaghan game in Croke Park, any Club wishing to avail of this should use the link listed below.

Group Pass €3 per juvenile, one adult free with every 10. Form can be filled in by Club Secretary at http://www.gaa.ie/tickets/club-offers