Elaine Ingram

RTÉ Sport contributor

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

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

Odhran Murddock scoring one of the Down goals

Down seal place in Division 2 as final beckons

It's Division 2 football for Down next year following a comprehensive 11-point victory over Clare in Pairc Esler on Sunday that saw them top the Allianz Football League Division 3 table, with a trip to Croke Park for a final against Westmeath next Saturday the icing on the cake.

Football • 24 Mar 24

Daniel Guinness continued his fine start to the season

Down extend winning streak as Sligo put to the sword

Down made short work of Sligo at Páirc Esler on Sunday afternoon to keep promotion firmly within their sights as they claimed a fifth straight victory in Division 3.

Football • 14 Mar 24

Kerr double helps lead Down past Offaly in goalfest

Down secured their fourth Division 3 win on Saturday in Pairc Esler with a two-goal victory over Offaly who are still searching for their first win.

Football • 24 Feb 24

Murdock on double as indisciplined Limerick pay penalty

Limerick were no match for Down as Conor Laverty's side made it two wins from two on a 3-16 to 0-09 scoreline, continuing their quest to climb out of Division 3 of the Allianz Football League.

Football • 03 Feb 24