Elaine Ingram

RTÉ Sport contributor

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

Derry's Gareth McKinless breaks away from Armagh's Sean Conlon

Derry book McKenna Cup final spot, Rossies into decider

Derry booked their place in the Dr McKenna Cup final with a 0-17 to 2-07 victory over Armagh at the Box-IT Athletic Grounds on Saturday.

Football • 13 Jan 24

Brendan Boylan of Scotstown celebrates after his side's victory

Beggan free sends Scotstown into semis as Kilcoo exit

A sea of blue swamped Páirc Esler on Sunday evening when a Rory Beggan free from outside the '45 sent Scotstown into the Ulster Championship semi-finals at the expense of Down Champions Kilcoo.

Football • 12 Nov 23

Porteferry claimed their 22nd Down SHC title on Sunday

Portaferry beat Ballycran to Down SHC title

Portaferry claimed their twenty-second Senior Hurling Championship in Pairc Esler on Sunday after a hard-fought clash of the ash against arch-rivals Ballycran.

GAA • 22 Oct 23

Meath joined neighbours Westmeath on the Tailteann Cup roll of honour

Meath come good in second half to land Tailteann Cup

Meath claimed the Tailteann Cup in Croke Park on Saturday with a terrific second-half performance against Down.

Football • 16 Jul 23

Jordan Morris score 1-03 for Meath (file pic)

Meath top group after wide-strewn win over Down

Meath topped Group 2 in the Tailteann Cup with a hard-fought victory over Down in Parnell Park on Saturday afternoon.

Football • 03 Jun 23

Pat Havern scored half a dozen points for Down, five of those coming from frees

Down crush Tipperary to guarantee place in next round

Down did what they had to do in Semple Stadium on Sunday, with a comfortable victory over Tipperary that guarantees them a place in the next round and the potential to top the group.

Football • 21 May 23