Dan Bannon

RTÉ Sport contributor

Down's players celebrate at the Athletic Grounds

Down defeat Derry in Ulster U-20 decider

In a spellbinding final 20 minutes, Down overwhelmed Derry to come back from behind to claim their second Eirgrid Ulster Under-20 title in three seasons, winning on a 2-11 to 0-09 scoreline.

Football • 26 Apr 23

Odhran Murdock pulled the strings for Down in midfield

Down blow Monaghan away to reach Ulster Under-20 final

A stunning first half from Down saw Conor Laverty's side reach the Eirgrid Ulster Under-20 final at Monaghan's expense at a blustery Páirc Esler, with the home side claiming a dominant 1-17 to 0-09 victory.

Football • 12 Apr 23

Kerry ease to convincing Joe McDonagh win against Down

Last year's beaten Joe McDonagh Cup finalists Kerry looked determined to go one step further this season as they claimed a 1-26 to 1-14 victory over Down at McKenna Park in Ballycran.

GAA • 08 Apr 23

Luke Breathnach struck 0-07 in Dublin's handy win over Louth

U20 round-up: Dubs ease past Louth, Wicklow snatch win

There were wins tonight for Dublin, Meath, Kildare and Wicklow in the second round of the Leinster Under-20 football championship.

Football • 29 Mar 23

Stephen Cluxton was an unused substitute

Dublin secure return to top tier with Cluxton in panel

Dublin's one-year hiatus from Division 1 was brought to a swift end with a routine win over Louth at Croke Park.

Football • 26 Mar 23

Luke Fahy of Cork tackled by Louth's Liam Jackson, left, and Ryan Burns

Louth overhaul Cork to add fuel to promotion drive

Louth beat Cork in a repeat of the 1957 All-Ireland final to set up a Allianz League Division 1 shoot-out with Dublin in Croke Park next weekend.

Football • 20 Mar 23

Liam Kerr's late penalty proved crucial in Newry

Longford relegated as Down pull away late on

Longford will play Division 4 football next season following a lacklustre affair at Páirc Esler in Newry where the hosts Down pulled away in the finish to win by five points.

Football • 18 Mar 23

Louth's Sam Mulroy ruled out for the remainder of the league

Blow for Louth as Mulroy to miss rest of league

Sam Mulroy has been ruled out for the rest of Louth's Allianz Division 2 league campaign.

Football • 08 Mar 23

Rían O'Neill tackles Donegal's Brendan McCole

O'Neill fires Armagh to big win over Donegal

Armagh slugged out a hard-earned 0-13 to 0-10 victory over Donegal in their crucial Division 1 tie at the BOX-IT Athletic Grounds.

Football • 04 Mar 23

Pat Havern kicked four points for the winners

Second-half surge from Down sees them defeat Westmeath

Down kept their Division 3 promotion hopes alive in Newry with a pulsating second-half performance at Páirc Esler to come from seven points behind to beat Westmeath by 1-10 to 0-11 in an enthralling finish.

Football • 25 Feb 23