Carr is new Down football manager

Former Down star Ross Carr has been appointed as the county's senior football manager

Former Down star Ross Carr has been appointed as the county's senior football manager.  The Down County Board ratified his appointment last night.

Carr, who managed the Down minors for two years (2003 and 2004), leading them to an Ulster final in which they were beaten by eventual All-Ireland winners Tyrone, will be assisted by DJ Kane, Declan Mussen and Michael Doyle.

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