Old friends, old rivals

NEWRY’S divide is more pronounced this week but it’s all been good-natured.

Old friends, old rivals
Sat, 28 May, 2011 - 01:00
Ulster SFC quarter-final: Armagh v Down Tonight, Morgan Athletic Grounds, 7.30pm John Fogarty

Neighbours hopping balls with neighbours, banter on the local radio... not exactly rabid derby fever but hey.

It would appear the teams are just as hospitable with one another. Martin Clarke and Kevin Dyas are as thick as thieves after their Australian Rules forays with Collingwood.

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