Dundrum opened their league campaign with a defeat away to Ballymartin last Friday night, 1-15 to 1-8.
Dundrum's first two games had been postponed and the fact that Ballymartin had two games, and two wins, under their belt ahead of Friday showed, especially in the second half.
The teams were level on four separate occasions in the first 18 minutes.
All four of Dundrum's opening scores came from the boot of full-forward Paul McComiskey, the Sigerson, U-21 and county senior training he has been doing through the winter evidencing itself in his sharpness and effectiveness.
The fourth point was symptomatic of his effective and efficient style, good work outfield from John Hurley and Shea Curran feeding the ball in with Paul winning the ball, making room and firing over.
However Ballymartin's experience at the higher level showed on a number of occasions, including when the game was tied at four points apiece as they tagged on three points in quick succession to move three ahead just four minutes before the break.
To their credit Dundrum showed the battling qualities that have stood them in good stead over the past few seasons, centre-half forward Kieran Walsh and McComiskey adding two points to reduce the deficit to just a point at half time.
However Ballymartin's focus and ability came to the fore again in the third quarter as they hit six points in 10 minutes to effectively end the game as a contest.
By the 24th minute of the half all Dundrum had to show in the second half was a free from Walsh with Ballymartin ahead by 15 points to 7.
Once more at this point Dundrum's fight emerged. First they notched a point though Declan Kavanagh after good work from substitute Conall McKee. Then with just two minute sleft on the clock, a superb save from the home keeper eventually saw the ball played back across the face of the goal for Curran to plam home and bring Dundrum to four points again.
However Ballymartin raced down the field from the thrown in and banged home a goal of their own to leave the final score 1-15 to 1-8.
Credit to ballymartin who deserved the win for their tenacity, fast flowing and cohesive teamwork.
For Dundrum an illustration of the step-up in class in Division Two and a lesson in how possession needs to transferred into scores with more members of the team needing to get their names on the scoresheet.

Team : Colm King; John McKibbin, Philip Shields, Neil McComiskey; Martin Melville, John Hurley, Jonathan McMullan; Aaron Doyle, Shea Curran; Declan Kavanagh, Kieran Walsh, Chris Hogg; Conor McShane, Paul McComiskey, Paul Rooney. Sub: Conall McKee.

The senior team were due to play Attical away on on Monday night while the first home game of the season will now take place on Thursday night at have past 7 against Banbridge. All supporters are urged to come along and get behind the team.

The Secopnds lost to Liatroim on Sunday evening by a couple of goals.

This week the club U-14's play Cill darach at home on Thursday, Meanwhile the U-16's were due to play St Mary's on Tuesday night while Wednesday night sees the minors take on Drumaness at home.
Players and management are urged to check the Irish News each Tuesday for fixtures as with a number of teams pulling out at various age grades, the pre-scheduled fixtures can be changed at short notice.

Membership for the season is now due with seniors priced at £25, juveniles at £5 and family membership with two or more kids at £10.

The club race day will take place this Saturday at Downpatrick Race Course. There are still some tickets, priced at £40 available from committee members. Anyone who is going should be there at 12pm sharp for the meal, entertainment and races.

Anyone who has yet to collect club gear they ordered should contact Ollie Forsythe as soon as possible. Amy members interested in ordering the club's new shorts can do so for £13. Again contact Ollie.

The club is to host another CUL camp this summer from 14th to 18th of July. More details available soon with forms distributed at juvenile training in the next few weeks.

The next team on Saturday car boot duty is Kieran Walsh, Philip Shields and Richard Fitzsimmons.