Elaine Ingram

RTÉ Sport contributor

15 February 2026; Rachel O'Regan, left, and Rachel Leahy of Cork celebrates after the Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 match between Armagh and Cork at St. Oliver Plunkett Park in Crossmaglen, Armagh. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Leahy goal ensures Cork take maximum points in Armagh

Cork made the journey worthwhile to Dromintee worthwhile as they edged out Armagh in tough conditions for this rescheduled Lidl National Football League Division 1 fixture after the match was postponed last weekend due to a waterlogged pitch.

Womens Football • 16 hrs

27 April 2024; Ryan Magill of Down celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship semi-final match between Down and Armagh at St Tiernach's Park in Clones, Monaghan. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Down narrowly avoid disaster against Westmeath

Westmeath almost caused an upset at Páirc Esler with a brilliant second-half comeback that just fell short with Down winning 2-15 to 1-15 on Saturday evening.

Football • 14 Feb

14 June 2025; A general view before the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 3 match between Dublin and Derry at Páirc Esler in Newry, Down. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Down come good in second half to lower Banner

The weather was atrocious in Páirc Esler on Saturday but Down got the better of Clare in their National League Division 3 opener, coming back from a five-point half-time deficit to win by five.

Football • 24 Jan

19 October 2025; Kilcoo players celebrate after their side's victory in the Down County Senior Club Football Championship final match between Carryduff and Kilcoo at Páirc Esler in Newry, Down. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Kilcoo secure seventh successive Down crown

Kilcoo won their seventh successive Morgan Fuels Down SFC Final with 1-17 to 1-11 win over Carryduff in Páirc Esler on Saturday afternoon.

Football • 19 Oct 25

Robert Finnerty of Galway kicks a point despite the attention of Pat Havern of Down

Galway survive late Down rally for quarter-final place

There may have been no surprises in terms of the result when Galway secured their place in the All-Ireland Championship quarter-finals at a packed Pairc Esler, but Down certainly put it up to the Tribesmen and a couple of late goals added to the drama.

Football • 22 Jun 25

Mícheál Bannigan of Monaghan on his way to scoring his side's first goal despite the efforts of Pierce Laverty of Down during the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 3 match between Monaghan and Down at BOX-IT Athletic Grounds in Armagh.

Monaghan pick up last-eight spot after Down battle

Monaghan beat Down 2-27 to 1-26 to book their place in the All-Ireland SFC last eight.

Football • 16 Jun 25

Daire Nally of Louth (L)and Pat Havern battle for possession

Louth fall just short in thrilling Newry fightback

A thriller in Pairc Esler saw Down make it past near-neighbours Louth by the skin of their teeth.

Football • 01 Jun 25

Donegal overcame Down to reach another Ulster final

Donegal keep Down at bay to set up repeat Ulster final

In a repeat of last year's Ulster final, defending champions Donegal set up a meeting with All-Ireland Champions Armagh with their semi-final against Down in Clones going according to the script

Football • 27 Apr 25

Meath's Jack Flynn gets away from Down defender Pierce Laverty

Down rally falls short as Meath prevail in Newry

Meath withstood a comeback attempt by Down in Newry on Saturday evening to run out three-point winners in another thrilling Allianz League Division 2 match.

Football • 15 Feb 25

Cork goalkeeper Patrick Doyle kicks a point despite attentions of Down's Peter Fegan

Down rouse themselves to beat Cork after the break

Down managed to secure their first two Allianz League Division 2 points at Páirc Esler after a brilliant second half performance against Cork that got them over the line by a point.

Football • 02 Feb 25