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Clarke in line for shock Down return as a goalkeeper

Down coach Marty Clarke is in line to make his return to the inter-county playing fold 13 years after his last appearance for the Mournemen, with the forward being recreated as a goalkeeper.
Football • 05 Mar 24

Clarke: 'Win or learn' has been Down's mantra

Down assistant manager Marty Clarke says the lessons learned from defeat this season have helped steer the county to this weekend's Tailteann Cup final.
Football • 11 Jul 23

'He's got an energy about him that's hard to explain'

"He can do many things well, he can run at you, he can score and is willing to work hard and put the tackles in" - Former Down and AFL player Marty Clarke runs the rule over Tyrone's Conor McKenna.
GAA • 29 Oct 20

Expanded Clarke role as AFL step up Irish recruitment

Former Down star Marty Clarke is to take up a part-time role with the AFL that will see him assist young Gaelic footballers in making the transition to Australian football.
GAA • 21 Mar 18

Clarke staying positive as illness forces retirement

Marty Clarke's reaction to the news that he had been diagnosed with Addison's Disease was to remain positive.
GAA • 05 Mar 17

Medical condition forces Marty Clarke to retire

Following advice from medical experts, former Down and Aussie Rules player Marty Clarke has been forced to call time on his career .
GAA • 02 Mar 17

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