Coiste Chontae an Dúin and the family that is Down GAA are saddened to learn today of the deaths of two of our Gaels, Martin Bailie of Ballygalget and Peter Downey of St Michaels.

Martin Bailie was an outstanding Club and County Hurler in the 1980s and 90s, he had the honour of being the first Down Hurler to journey with the All Stars when he was named as a replacement All Star in 1988, he would go on to win Ulster Senior Hurling Medals in 1992, 1995, and 1997 and gave outstanding service to the Red and Black since first making his County Senior debut in 1982, a career that spanned 15 years and at a time when Down were playing Division One Hurling,  Martin Bailie could hold his own with the best hurlers in the Country.

Martin won County Championships with his Club and would later go on to serve as Club Chairman, working alongside his father Seamus the longstanding Club Treasurer. We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Sheila, his sons Shane and Caolan, his daughter Naomi, his grandchildren, his father Seamus, brother and sisters and the entire Bailie Family Circle. To the Gaels of Ballygalget we also extend our condolences on the loss of a man who gave great service to his Club

We would ask that a minute's silence is held at both County Hurling Championship games tomorrow in memory of Martin, a man taken from us too soon.

Peter Downey was a former Club Secretary, Referee and Player for St Michaels who also featured on the County Football Panel in the late 70s, we extend our deepest sympathy to Peter's family and to the Gaels of St Michaels at this sad time.

The 2022 Down GAA Kellogg’s Cúl Camps continue in August with 10 camps still to take place across the County.

Over 2500 kids between the ages of 6 and 13 have already attended camps at 23 venues across Down.  The action-packed and fun-filled week of activity, revolves around maximising enjoyment and sustaining participant involvement in Gaelic Games. The camps are structured so that a different aspect of Gaelic Games (Football, Hurling and Camogie) are worked on each day.  The programme involves coaching specific skills of the game and provides the opportunity for children to put into practice what they have learned through small sided games.  During the camp week, a "blitz" is organised to provide each child with an introduction to competitive games.

We look forard to the next 2 to 3 weeks of camps. Thanks to all the club venues, Coaches, Kids and parents who make our Cul Camps the success they are.

This weeks Camps
Monday 1st - Friday 5th August 2022
Ballycran
Clonduff 
Teconnaught

Coming Up
Monday 8th - Friday 12th August 2022
Bredagh    SOLD OUT
Burren    SOLD OUT
Longstone    Only 4 Places Left
St Michaels    Only 15 Places Left

Monday 15th - Friday 19th August 2022
Carryduff    SOLD OUT
Cumann Pheadair Naofa    SOLD OUT
Glasdrumman    Places Available
Newry Shamrocks    SOLD OUT
St John Bosco    Only 12 places left
St John's    Only 3 places left

Booking for the Camps which have places available can be done so at www.kelloggsculcamps.gaa.ie

Photos from the 2022 Down GAA Kellogg's Cul Camp at An Riocht which took place on the week 25th July

2022 Down GAA ACFL - Division 4A (Sponsors by O'Neills)

2022 Down GAA ACFL - Division 4B (Sponsors by O'Neills)