John Clarke
Barry O'Hagan a huge loss but Down can still carry on momentum: John Clarke
THE loss of Barry O’Hagan is a major blow to Down’s ambitions – but there is still enough firepower to keep the Mourne momentum going, according to former county forward John Clarke.
Down can turn season around with victory over Offaly: John Clarke
DOWN have the opportunity to “turn their year around” if they can beat Offaly in tomorrow’s potentially season-defining clash at Pairc Esler, according to former Down forward John Clarke.
Dundrum up against it in ‘Fin final date says John Clarke
Morgan Fuels Down Junior Football Championship final: Dundrum v Aughlisnafin (tonight, Pairc Esler, 7.
Former Down forward John Clarke hoping for move into coaching world after hanging up boots
AFTER finally calling time on his playing days, former Down forward John Clarke is planning to bring his experience into the coaching world in the not-too-distant future.
My top five: Former Down ace John Clarke picks the best he worked under
Former Down player John Clarke takes a walk along memory lane as he considers the top five managers he played under across 20 years playing club, college and county football…
Trip to Tipp Down's most important game in years says ex-Mourne County ace John Clarke
SUNDAY’S trip to Tipp is the most important game Down have faced in years as they bid to avoid a summer spent in the Tier Two Championship, according to former Mourne County star John Clarke.
'I just fell down on my knees and I begged them to do bring the cup home. That’s honest to God. They’d heard everything before'
Twenty years ago the Down minors gave hope to football fans across the Mourne County when they scaled the All-Ireland summit. Neil Loughran met up with John Clarke, Benny Coulter, Michael Walsh and Gerry Dougherty to look back on a magical summer and discuss why much-anticipated senior success never followed…
Mayo vulnerable to a shock against Down says John Clarke
FORMER Down forward John Clarke believes the Mournemen are primed to pull off one of the shocks of the summer.
Two tier Championship would hit clubs hard during summer months warns John Clarke
FORMER Down forward John Clarke has said that there is “no doubt” that the introduction of a two tiered inter-county football championship would have a negative impact on summer club football.
Man (42) denies grooming and inciting schoolgirl into sexual activity
A 42-year-old man appeared in court accused of grooming and inciting a schoolgirl into sexual activity.