The 1960`s Down team

Before...

The Down team that won the Sam Maguire Cup in 1960, front l/r: Eamonn McKay,Brian Morgan, Kevin Mussen,George Lavery, Patsy O Hagan, Tony Hadden, Brian Morgan. Back: James McCartan, Joe Lennon, Jarlath Carey, Leo Murphy, Dan McCartan, Sean O Neill, Kevin O Neill, Pat Rice

I was lucky enough to be allowed to borrow and restore this old photo in it is Patsy O'Hagan... He played in the 1960 Down team that were the first side from the six Northern Ireland counties to clinch the Sam Maguire Cup. He went on to lift a second All-Ireland medal 12 months later when Down retained the title. O'Hagan also was the first Irishman to score a hat-trick at Wembley Stadium. In the early 1960s, a number of gaelic teams played in a tournament at the world-famous London venue and O'Hagan scored four goals in a match against Galway. After the feat, there were reports in the English press that Chelsea were keen on signing the gaelic footballer. O'Hagan made his name as a full-forward but also played full-back for the Mourne County. He was also a selector for the Down team which won the 1968 All-Ireland title.

And after...

UP DOWN!!!!

The Down team return home to an incredible welcome from their supporters in Castlewellan and Kilcoo.

Benny`s F-WORD moment...

C`MON DOWN!!!!

DOWN on the farm and DOWN in an udder final...

Carnival of colour

The streets of Banbridge were alive with the sound of music and a visual feast of colour on Saturday as the all-new Carnival of Colour burst upon the town.

Rachael`s Ramblers event...