Sport
The Down County Board administer gaelic games in the county. Down are the most successful team north of the border in terms of All-Ireland Senior Football Championships won with 5 in total. In terms of Ulster they share that accolade with Cavan who also have 5 titles.
They currently have four minor all Ireland titles (1977, 1987, 1999 and 2005), twelve Ulster titles (1959, 1960, 1961, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1971, 1978, 1981, 1991, 1994) and one under 21 all Ireland title (1979).
They have ten minor Ulster titles (1958, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1966, 1977, 1979, 1986, 1987, 1999), and nine under 21 Ulster titles (1958, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1966, 1977, 1979, 1986, 1987, 1999) following second on the table as Tyrone is first with 11.
County Down is also home to the No.1 ranked Golf course outside of the US, according to 'Today's Golfer', Royal County Down, which is situated in Newcastle.
Currently ranked No.1 Golfer in the world, Rory McIlroy originates from Holywood, situated in the north of the county.
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