THE MOTHER of a man who died two weeks after an alleged “cocaine party” will stand trial on drugs related charges next month.

John Crossey has resigned as manager of the Down senior hurlers, just days after a number of players walked away from the panel.

Clare justified their heavy favourites’ tag as they scored a comprehensive 5-21 to 0-09 victory over Down in their NHL Division 1A opener in Ennis this afternoon.