Issued on behalf of Harp

Launch of the Harp Lager SFC 2004 in Hilltown Back Shane King (Bryansfrd) (2003 Harp Lager player of the SFC), Sean Rooney, Hugh John harper, Seamus Walsh Front: Donal McCormack, Conor O'Keefe (Harp Lager Rep), Eamon O'Toole		Conor O'Keefe (Harp Lager) presents the 2003 Harp Lager Player of the SFC to Bryansford's Shane King. OIncluded county chairman Eamon O'Toole Photos by Matt Fiztpatrick

Harp today announced another year of sponsorship for the Down Senior Club Championship at a press conference at Clonduff GAA Clubrooms.

Speaking at the launch Harp representative Conor O’Keefe stated; “In recent years Harp has enjoyed a highly successful relationship with the Down Senior Club Championship. As we embark on another year of the sponsorship, we hope for more of the same.

“Club football in Down is strengthening every year, with the senior clubs producing a great number of county level players. Club football is a fundamental part of community life throughout Down. Harp aims to strengthen and develop this through its support of the club championship. We wish all the participating clubs and their fans the very best of luck.”

Down County Chairman Eamon O’Toole added; “The support of Harp has been invaluable to our Senior Championship. Their sponsorship has brought a great boost to the competition and helped to increase the profile of the championship both locally and nationally. This year’s championship already looks like a great competition and I am sure will provide some very memorable games, with each team hoping that they can dethrone current champions Bryansford!”

The first round of the Harp Down Senior Club Championship takes place on Thursday 5th August 2004.

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For further information contact Leanne McCarroll at Citigate on 028 90395500 / 07795485511

Notes to editors:

Harp Down Senior Club Championship first round matches:

Date Venue Time Match
Thursday 5th August Drumgath 7.30pm Ballyholland v Liatroim
Friday 6th August Downpatrick 7.30pm Castlewellan v Bryansford
Saturday 7th August Castlewellan 7.30pm Loughinisland v Saval
Sunday 8th August Hilltown 3pm Burren v An Riocht
Sunday 8th August Newry 6pm Rostrevor v Longstone
Sunday 8th August Newry 7.30pm Mayobridge v Clonduff
Monday 9th August Kilcoo 7.30pm Annaclone v Downpatrick
Tuesday 10th August Mayobridge 7.30pm Kilcoo v Warrenpoint