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Eoghan Sands fired over 0-06 for the victors

Down finish the stronger to claim Division 2 title

A late scoring burst by Down was enough to win the Allianz Hurling League Division 2 final in Inniskeen that was far more tightly contested than the final scoreline of 4-22 to 3-18 would suggest.

Hurling • 29 Mar 25

Gabriel Bannigan's Monaghan will contest the Division 2 final

Monaghan boss Bannigan looking forward to league final

Monaghan boss Gabriel Bannigan is pleased to have the opportunity to play in Croke Park after securing an immediate return to Division 1 ahead of the beginning of the Ulster Football Championship.

Football • 24 Mar 25

Both counties return to the division they came from after a year in the second tier

Monaghan earn promotion despite loss to relegated Down

Monaghan secured a quick return to Allianz Football League Division 1, despite losing in Clones to a Down side that are relegated even though they finished their campaign with two gutsy victories.

Football • 17 Apr 25

Pat Havern's sensational season continued as he kicked over a series of two-point scores

Crimmins the Down hero as Westmeath relegated

Down hero Adam Crimmins' last-gasp score boosted the Mourne County's survival hopes as they edged a now relegated Westmeath 1-26 to 0-28 in a Páirc Esler thriller.

Football • 15 Mar 25

Ronan Sheehan wants counties to dedicate a week to hurling each month

Sheehan looking at the bigger picture as Down soar

With a 100% record in Division 2 so far this year, and top-flight hurling secured for the first time since 2007, Down hurling manager Ronan Sheehan could be forgiven for tunnel vision.

Hurling • 12 Mar 25

A burst of late scores from Paul Sheehan propelled Down to victory

Down secure promotion to 1B after narrow win in Tralee

Down have secured promotion to Division 1B of the Allianz Hurling League with a game to spare after a two-point win over Kerry at Austin Stack Park.

Hurling • 09 Mar 25

A monster two-pointer from Gearoid McKiernan was crucial for Cavan in a close encounter with Down

Cavan prevail in close encounter with Down

Cavan picked up a third successive win in Division 2, coming from a point down late on to overhaul Down and keep their promotion hopes alive.

Football • 01 Mar 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

Roscommon and Down produced the type of scoreline only seen in hurling in recent years

Burke enthralled by new-rule chaos and victorious start

Roscommon manager Davy Burke said a rip-roaring clash with Down was an example of what the new rules in Gaelic football can achieve as his side claimed victory in Allianz Football League Division 2.

Football • 27 Jan 25

Cian McKeown celebrates after scoring Roscommon's second goal of the afternoon

Rossies surge sees them past Down at the Hyde

Roscommon produced a second-half scoring surge to see off Down in a thrilling Allianz Football League Division 2 game at King and Moffatt Dr. Hyde Park.

Football • 26 Jan 25

Mark McGuigan, left, and Shane McGuigan celebrate Slaughtneil's comeback win over Portaferry

Slaughtneil prevent another final shock with late surge

Slaughtneil turned on the power in a devastating final quarter as they came from eight points behind to claim a fifth Ulster Club SHC title at the Box-It Athletic Grounds.

Hurling • 01 Dec 24

Kilcoo captains Darryl Branagan, left, and Aaron Morgan

Kilcoo ease past Burren to reign supreme in Down again

It is Down senior county title 22 for Kilcoo after they cruised past rivals Burren with minimum fuss in Sunday's final in Newry.

Down Gaa • 13 Oct 24

Eddie McKay (C) before the 1960 All-Ireland final against Kerry

Down double All-Ireland winner Eddie McKay dies

Eddie McKay, Down's goalkeeper on their iconic All-Ireland winning teams of 1960/61, has died.

Football • 22 Aug 24

In contrast to 2023, there were joyous scenes for Down on Tailteann Cup final day this time

Laverty eyes more Down growth after Tailteann Cup joy

Down manager Conor Laverty is hopeful that their Tailteann Cup success will provide a launchpad into a future where they can start competing with the elite counties again at Sam Maguire level.

Football • 13 Jul 24

Down players celebrate on the Croke Park pitch

Down survive late Laois rally to win Tailteann Cup

Down will compete in the All-Ireland SFC in 2025 after holding firm in a nerve jangling Croke Park finale to secure the Tailteann Cup title at the second attempt.

Football • 13 Jul 24

Tailteann Cup final recap: Down 0-14 Laois 2-06

Read how it all unfolded as Down got the better of Laois in the Croke Park decider.

Football • 13 Jul 24

Conor Laverty is looking to end Down's 30-year wait for national silverware

Laverty hails player-driven Down unit eyeing next level

Down manager Conor Laverty on driving standards and players reacting in a positive manner as he targets long-awaited silverware in winning the Tailteann Cup.

Football • 12 Jul 24

Oisín Savage leaving the Croke Park pitch

Down's Savage to undergo surgery on a broken jaw

Down forward Oisín Savage will undergo surgery on a broken jaw and will miss next month's Tailteann Cup final against Laois.

Football • 25 Jun 24

Conor Laverty has led Down to the Tailteann Cup final as they look to go one better this year

Laverty hails 'brilliant' Havern after Down victory

Down manager Conor Laverty heaped praised on influential attacker Pat Havern after his magnificent display helped the Mourne men reach the Tailteann Cup final.

Football • 24 Jun 24

Liam Kerr on the ball during his side's Tailteann Cup semi-final victory over Sligo.

Down secure final place in extra time over 14-man Sligo

Down have made their second Tailteann Cup final in as many years, beating a 14-man Sligo side in the heat in Croke Park.

Football • 12 Jul 24

Conor Grimes of Louth in action against Colm O'Callaghan

Sunday's Football Championship results and reports

The action as it happened from the Tailteann Cup semi-finals as well as the Louth-Cork preliminary quarter-final in Inniskeen

Football • 23 Jun 24

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

Down's Oisin Savage came off the bench to score a goal against Offaly

Down maintain 100% record in lively dead rubber

Down's dead rubber Tailteann Cup clash with Offaly proved to be a high scoring shootout that went down to the wire before the Ulster side got in for two late goals to secure their third win.

Football • 12 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