Down host Centenary Cup and Centenary Shield

Wednesday 22nd June 2016

Down GAA Host Centenary Cup and Shield Finals on Sunday

On Sunday next in Pairc Esler Down GAA as part of its ongoing 1916-2016 Centenary celebrations and commemorations will host the Finals of the Centenary Shield and Cup Competitions. Down GAA is very proud of its historic link with the 1916 Rising as Patrick Rankin the only Newry and County Down man to have fought in the GPO in Easter Week later became the Treasurer of Down GAA in 1925 serving up until 1928 when he moved to County Kildare. Indeed further events are planned later this year to specifically acknowledge the contribution of Patrick Rankin to our Country and our County.

So on Sunday at Pairc Esler Bright and St Michaels will contest the Centenary Shield Final at 5.00pm whilst at 6.30pm East Down neighbors Ardglass and Dundrum go head to head in the Centenary Cup Final. Admission to both games is 5.00 and Under 16s are free. 

Sunday gives these four clubs the chance to create their own particular piece of history and special medals have been struck for the occasion, this competition will only be played for in 2016.  On Sunday evening we will give witness to history as these four Clubs from Division 4 in Down come to the County ground to do battle, to be recorded in the annals of Down GAA as winners in 2016 of a competition that is truly unique; The Centenary Shield and Centenary Cup 1916-2016.