DOWN GAA have hit out at whoever was behind the flying of a plane during Sunday's Ulster Championship clash with Donegal.
The plane – which bore a message about county secretary Sean Og McAteer - could be seen during the first half, with pictures of the banner being circulated on social media shortly after.
In a statement, the county board said: “We hope that all spectators who attended today’s Ulster Senior Football Championship quarter-final in Newry enjoyed their afternoon. We congratulate our team and management, and we look forward to the semi-final next weekend and the U20 final on Wednesday.
“We regret that the vindictive actions of an individual, who arranged for a banner to be flown above the ground durinh the first half of the senior game, was an attempt to tarnish the occasion.
“It is clear to everyone that this was the action of someone who could not be regarded as a true supporter of Down and the GAA.
“We value the Trojan work and dedication of county secretary Sean Og McAteer and all of our officers and volunteers, and we would encourage the individual behind this stunt to put their time and resources to better use.”
