Magpies ready for Down swoop

THEY understand a thing or two about patience in the village of Kilcoo.

Wed, 15 Sep, 2010 - 01:00
Brendan O'Brien

Not for them the measly 16 years that the county team has had to wait between All-Ireland finals.

No, the Magpies drummed their fingers for 73 seasons before finally getting their hands on a 10th senior title in 2009.

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