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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

Odhran Murdock found the net as Down cantered home in Ruislip

Down cut loose after break to win by 17 in London

A ruthless second-half performance from Down saw them brush London aside by 17 points in west London.

Football • 19 May 24

Jer Quinlan caused Down constant problems in Portlaoise

Laois into Joe McDonagh final with game to spare

Laois are through to the Joe McDonagh Cup final with a game to spare following an emphatic victory at home to Down at Laois Hire O'Moore Park.

Hurling • 18 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

Pierce Laverty and Down face Limerick this weekend

'We need a trophy' - Down eye Tailteann Cup redemption

Some of them may need a little space to realise it but opportunity knocks for the players on 16 inter-county panels who begin their Tailteann Cup campaign this weekend.

Football • 08 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

It was a good day for Kerry manager Stephen Molumphy

O'Connor haul helps Kerry to Joe McDonagh victory

Maurice O'Connor starred for Kerry with 13 points as Kerry ran out eight-point winners against Down, 0-26 to 2-12, to maintain their 100% start in the Joe McDonagh Cup.

GAA • 28 Apr 24

Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney had some things to get off his chest at half-time in Clones

'Not for the purists' - McGeeney lauds squad after win

Kieran McGeeney was delighted to see his team "win ugly" as they came out on the right side of a tactical battle with Down in the Ulster championship semi-final.

Football • 27 Apr 24

Armagh hero Jason Duffy is congratulated by supporters

Duffy's late show sees Armagh squeeze into Ulster final

Armagh struck late for a nervy and unconvincing 0-13 to 2-06 win over Down to qualify for their second successive Ulster SFC final.

Football • 28 Apr 24