Co. Down GAA is seeking to recruit two new positions to support the delivery of the Ballykinlar Centre of Participation, Wellbeing, and Shared Learning Hub Project.  This follows the recent announcement that Co. Down GAA, alongside project delivery partners, Co-Operation Ireland and Co. Down Rural Community Network, has been successful in their bid for €15,383,951.00 to Investment Area 1.4 of the PEACEPLUS Programme.   

The two roles include:

-Finance and Administration Officer (Full Time, 37.5 Hours)

-Communications and Evaluation Officer (Part Time, 16 Hours)

Job packs for these roles can be requested by emailing administrator.down@gaa.ie .

Please note the closing date for applications is 3pm on Wednesday 15th January 2025. 

This project is supported by the PEACEPLUS Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Hurling & Camogie “Have A Go Day”

The GAA President Jarlath Burns presented the Down senior footballers with their Tailteann Cup medals at a special dinner at the Canal Court Hotel on 23 October.

Having lost out in the decider last year, Down went one better to win a first senior football title in Croke Park since 1994 and secure a place in the All-Ireland Championship next season. A narrow defeat to the eventual All-Ireland champions Armagh resulted in participation in the Tailteann Cup for the third year in a row, but this time an unbeaten run brought success and the security of playing Division 2 football next year with chmpionship status secured.

The campaign started with easy victories over Limerick and London, and late goals overcame Offaly in a dead rubber at Breffni Park. The home advantage was crucial for the quarter final stage, as Down defeated Wicklow before edging out Sligo after extra time ina nail-biting semi final at headquarters.

Despite conceding goals in each half, and a nervy finish, Down completed the job with a final win over Laois by 0-14 to 2-6.

The presentation of medals also featured an address from the Uachtarán and the team captain Pierce Laverty.