Elaine Ingram

RTÉ Sport contributor

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

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

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

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

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

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

John McGovern celebrates scoring the game's only goal

Down cruise into Tailteann semi with win over Wicklow

Down cruised into the Tailteann Cup semi-final with a comfortable win over Wicklow in Páirc Esler on Saturday afternoon.

Football • 15 Jun 24

Offaly hold off Down in free-scoring Joe McDonagh scrap

Offaly came out on top against Down 5-23 to 3-25 in an entertaining Joe McDonagh Cup tussle in Ballycran.

Hurling • 25 May 24

Daniel Guinness was Down's only goalscorer in a big win over Limerick

Down ease to win over Limerick in Tailteann Cup opener

It was déjà vu for Limerick at Páirc Esler on Saturday afternoon, with Down once again claiming a comfortable victory as they did when the sides met in Division 3 of the Allianz League.

Football • 12 May 24

Pearse Óg McCrickard hit 0-13 for the home side as they fought out a draw with Westmeath

Down remain in the hunt after Westmeath draw

Down and Westmeath battled their way to a draw in the third round of the Joe McDonagh Cup on Saturday in the Ards and while it wasn't much use to the visitors, Down are still in with a chance with Offaly to come in the last round.

GAA • 04 May 24