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Five All-Ireland winning captains from Down football share their insights and experiences in this 90-minute documentary.

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Why Watch

  • Meet Down football legends like Sean O'Neill and Paddy Doherty.
  • Find out about strategies from manager Pete McGrath.
  • See interviews with past All-Ireland captains.

Did You Know

  • Kevin Mussen captained Down to an All-Ireland victory in 1960.
  • Joe Lennon was a captain for Down in 1968, leading the team to success.
  • DJ Kane is the current captain featured in the documentary from 1994.
  • Paddy Doherty won an All-Ireland title with Down in 1961.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who was the manager of the All-Ireland team featured in the documentary?

Pete McGrath was the manager of the All-Ireland team.

What year did DJ Kane serve as captain for Down?

DJ Kane served as captain for Down in 1994.

Who are some of the former Down footballing legends interviewed in the documentary?

Former Down footballing legends interviewed include Sean O'Neill, Paddy Doherty, and James McCartan.

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