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KevyMatts

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Clarke is Ulster's finest

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[SIZE=-1] Down's Martin Clarke[/SIZE]

Down's Martin Clarke has been chosen as The Irish News's Ulster Footballer of the Year.

The An Riocht clubman, whose return from the AFL has coincided with Down's surprise run to the All-Ireland football final, was the overwhelming choice of The Irish News readers and was also named at centre half forward on the All-Star 15.

Clarke was one of seven Down players to pick up awards at last night's ceremony in the Armagh City Hotel with goalkeeper Brendan McVeigh, defenders Damien Rafferty and Kevin McKernan, midfielder Ambrose Rogers and attackers Danny Hughes and Benny Coulter also named on the team.

Ulster champions Tyrone are represented on the team by brothers Justin and Joe McMahon, Philip Jordan, Martin Penrose and Owen Mulligan, while Armagh pair Brendan Donaghy and Jamie Clarke, and Monaghan midfielder Dick Clerkin were the other players honoured.

Special merit awards went to the Armagh hurlers, who won the Nicky Rackard Cup, Antrim camogie player Rhona Torney, who continues to play despite suffering from a rare heart condition, and Tyrone ladies football star Sinead McLaughlin.

The Irish News All-Star 15 for 2010 is: Brendan McVeigh (Who is on this Forum) (Down); Brendan Donaghy (Armagh), Justin McMahon (Tyrone), Damien Rafferty (Down); Kevin McKernan (Down), Joe McMahon (Tyrone), Philip Jordan (Tyrone); Dick Clerkin (Monaghan), Ambrose Rogers (Down); Danny Hughes (Down), Martin Clarke (Down), Martin Penrose (Tyrone); Benny Coulter (Down), Owen Mulligan (Tyrone) and Jamie Clarke (Armagh).

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Thanks chardy, Whoever is from Ireland what is the feel like around the Marty Clarke camp? Sounds like he is loving it back home but do you reckon there's a chance he will be returning to Collingwood?
 
Best of uck to Marty on his Grand Final - All Ireland Final - tomorrow. Whither he will play foe the Pies in future could all depend on how he gets on tomorrow.

In any event he is sure to be seen later in the year playing for Ireland in the IR games in October!
 
coyler said:
Best of uck to Marty on his Grand Final - All Ireland Final - tomorrow. Whither he will play foe the Pies in future could all depend on how he gets on tomorrow.

In any event he is sure to be seen later in the year playing for Ireland in the IR games in October!
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Can't wait. I'd say good luck, but I wouldn't mean it. Haha. Nah, fair play to the lad, massive respect for him in turning down a contract and heading him and being really a big part of Down's success, it's not like Kennelly, where he went back to a class team, Down wasn't riddled with top class players, and they've done outstandingly well.

Really nervous about tomorrow, Down wont be pushed over, and God I can't wait, will be some atmosphere up there.

UP THE REBELS!!
 

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rebelcounty said:
Can't wait. I'd say good luck, but I wouldn't mean it. Haha. Nah, fair play to the lad, massive respect for him in turning down a contract and heading him and being really a big part of Down's success, it's not like Kennelly, where he went back to a class team, Down wasn't riddled with top class players, and they've done outstandingly well.

Really nervous about tomorrow, Down wont be pushed over, and God I can't wait, will be some atmosphere up there.

UP THE REBELS!!
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Good luck to Down, hope your boys play well & Marty puts in a blinder! :thumbsu::thumbsu:
 
Just wondering a couple of things.
1. are the international rules being played this year?
2. Is it possible that Marty could be playing for Ireland??
3. Would it be possible for Marty to come back to Collingwood and play I.R in however many years?

Damn that would be a story to tell.
 
Number 10 said:
Just wondering a couple of things.
1. are the international rules being played this year?
2. Is it possible that Marty could be playing for Ireland??
3. Would it be possible for Marty to come back to Collingwood and play I.R in however many years?

Damn that would be a story to tell.
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I'm pre sure he's gonna play for Irelan in the I.R this year, dont know about no.3
 
I.R. games are in Ireland this year -

1st Test - Gaelic Grounds, Limerick at 7.00pm local time 23rd Oct.

2n Test - Croke Park, Dublin at 7.00pm local Time 30th Oct.

Marty is a certainty for the team as long as he is fit!!


For anybody interested in going tickets are now on sale on Ticketmaster or from the GAA website and it must be said prices are very reasonable - Hogan stand €25 as against €80 for todays All Ireland final.
 
standingroomonly said:
The game is on now for anyone that is interested. 18 minutes in and Down is leading 0-6 to 0-2. Marty has kicked 2 points so far.
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Any way to see this on telly in Australia, other than Setanta?
 

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Before the match on the BBC program that i recored on SKY., Marty was talking and says he has been contacted by several AFL clubs and will set down with them over the next few weeks and hear what they have to say but at the minute his mind is focus on ireland.
 
KevyMatts said:
Before the match on the BBC program that i recored on SKY., Marty was talking and says he has been contacted by several AFL clubs and will set down with them over the next few weeks and hear what they have to say but at the minute his mind is focus on ireland.
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I thought he would only come back to Collingwood?
 

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