Club Down Committee Stands Down

Club Down was established in 2002 with the aim of completing the redevelopment of Pairc Esler. Following the successful completion of this project, discussions were held with the officers of the Down County Committee to determine what role Club Down might now play for the future benefit of the GAA in the county.

No specific role has been identified and therefore, the current Club Down Committee has agreed in principle to wind up activity.

Chairman Sean O’Neill stated:

"This will come as a disappointment to many of our sponsors and members whose loyalty to our efforts has been the sound foundation on which our success was built, but it may be that a suitable project or role will emerge in the future for a re-constituted Club Down or similar body; however, in the meantime we have decided to stand down. I want to emphasise that we have enjoyed the best of working relations with the county officers and they have our full support going forward.

The Club Down Committee has worked extremely hard over the past five years to deliver the new stadium that is Park Esler, and we are proud that, with the invaluable support of sponsors and members, we helped to make it happen. It is a worthy testament to their generosity and a significant investment in the future of the GAA in Down."