Derry edge out 14-man Down in tense Ulster battle Derry survived a superb second-half comeback by 14-man Down as Eoin Bradley tapped over an injury-time free to snatch a precious 0-12 to 0-11 Ulster SFC victory at Celtic Park. GAA • 07 Jun 15
Derry edge out 14-man Down in tense Ulster battle Derry survived a superb second-half comeback by 14-man Down as Eoin Bradley tapped over an injury-time free to snatch a precious 0-12 to 0-11 Ulster SFC victory at Celtic Park. GAA • 07 Jun 15
Column: Prospect of tight games whets the appetite In the company of former All-Ireland winner Martin McHugh, RTÉ Sport's James McMahon looks ahead to this weekend's football championship action when the clashes of Derry and Down in Ulster and Laois and Kildare should be competitive affairs. GAA • 05 Jun 15
Column: Prospect of tight games whets the appetite In the company of former All-Ireland winner Martin McHugh, RTÉ Sport's James McMahon looks ahead to this weekend's football championship action when the clashes of Derry and Down in Ulster and Laois and Kildare should be competitive affairs. GAA • 05 Jun 15
Down boosted by Poland's return Mark Poland will be available for Down's Ulster Championship quarter-final with Derry on Sunday at Celtic Park. GAA • 03 Jun 15
Down boosted by Poland's return Mark Poland will be available for Down's Ulster Championship quarter-final with Derry on Sunday at Celtic Park. GAA • 03 Jun 15
Derry make Christy Ring final for first time Derry dug deep to book their place in a first ever Christy Ring Cup final with a 0-23 to 2-12 win over Down in Owenbeg. GAA • 30 May 15
Derry make Christy Ring final for first time Derry dug deep to book their place in a first ever Christy Ring Cup final with a 0-23 to 2-12 win over Down in Owenbeg. GAA • 30 May 15
Roscommon claim Division 2 silverware Roscommon captured the Allianz Football League Division Two title with a 1-17 to 0-15 win over 14-man Down at Croke Park. Football • 26 Apr 15
Roscommon claim Division 2 silverware Roscommon captured the Allianz Football League Division Two title with a 1-17 to 0-15 win over 14-man Down at Croke Park. Football • 26 Apr 15
O'Hare laments emphasis on fitness over skills Strength and conditioning work must be done, admits Down’s Donal O’Hare, but shouldn’t be at the expense of practising the core skills of Gaelic football. Football • 24 Apr 15
O'Hare laments emphasis on fitness over skills Strength and conditioning work must be done, admits Down’s Donal O’Hare, but shouldn’t be at the expense of practising the core skills of Gaelic football. Football • 24 Apr 15
Down's goal rush secures promotion to top tier Down earned promotion to Division 1 of the Allianz Football League with a 3-12 to 1-15 victory over Laois at Pairc Esler. The O'Moore county avoided relegation despite the defeat. Football • 03 Jun 15
Down's goal rush secures promotion to top tier Down earned promotion to Division 1 of the Allianz Football League with a 3-12 to 1-15 victory over Laois at Pairc Esler. The O'Moore county avoided relegation despite the defeat. Football • 03 Jun 15
Meath keep promotion hopes on track Meath hit two goals in the final quarter to boost their promotion hopes with a 2-11 to 0-10 victory over Down in Pairc Esler. Football • 28 Mar 15
Meath keep promotion hopes on track Meath hit two goals in the final quarter to boost their promotion hopes with a 2-11 to 0-10 victory over Down in Pairc Esler. Football • 28 Mar 15
Galway blow lead as Down move up to top of table Paul Devlin snatched victory for Down with an injury-time free as they beat Galway by 1-17 to 1-16 to move to the top of Division 2 of the Allianz Football League. Football • 08 Mar 15
Galway blow lead as Down move up to top of table Paul Devlin snatched victory for Down with an injury-time free as they beat Galway by 1-17 to 1-16 to move to the top of Division 2 of the Allianz Football League. Football • 08 Mar 15
O’Hare goal helps Down see off Cavan A 63rd-minute goal from corner-forward Donal O’Hare was the crucial score as Down edged past Cavan in a dreadfully-poor Allianz Football League clash at Kingspan Breffni Park. Football • 28 Feb 15
O’Hare goal helps Down see off Cavan A 63rd-minute goal from corner-forward Donal O’Hare was the crucial score as Down edged past Cavan in a dreadfully-poor Allianz Football League clash at Kingspan Breffni Park. Football • 28 Feb 15
Roscommon hold on as Down battle back Roscommon survived a comeback from 14-man Down to secure a 1-15 to 1-11 Allianz League Division 2 victory in Newry. GAA • 07 Feb 15
Roscommon hold on as Down battle back Roscommon survived a comeback from 14-man Down to secure a 1-15 to 1-11 Allianz League Division 2 victory in Newry. GAA • 07 Feb 15
Down stun Kildare with late brace of goals Two goals in the space of a minute snatched a dramatic 3-13 to 1-15 victory for Down over shell-shocked Kildare in the Allianz Football League Division 2 clash at St Conleth’s Park. Football • 02 Feb 15
Down stun Kildare with late brace of goals Two goals in the space of a minute snatched a dramatic 3-13 to 1-15 victory for Down over shell-shocked Kildare in the Allianz Football League Division 2 clash at St Conleth’s Park. Football • 02 Feb 15
Jim McCorry: McKenna Cup progression is important It may be pre-season, but Down manager Jim McCorry is keen for his side to make it to the knockout stages of the Dr McKenna Cup. Football • 12 Jan 15
Jim McCorry: McKenna Cup progression is important It may be pre-season, but Down manager Jim McCorry is keen for his side to make it to the knockout stages of the Dr McKenna Cup. Football • 12 Jan 15
Down destroy Fermanagh at HQ Mark Copeland’s Down recorded an emphatic 6-16 to 1-10 defeat on Fermanagh in the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies IFC final at Croke Park. Womens Football • 28 Sep 14
Down destroy Fermanagh at HQ Mark Copeland’s Down recorded an emphatic 6-16 to 1-10 defeat on Fermanagh in the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies IFC final at Croke Park. Womens Football • 28 Sep 14
McCorry takes over reins at Down Down have appointed Jim McCorry as the new manager of the county’s senior footballers following James McCartan's departure earlier in the summer. Football • 19 Sep 14
McCorry takes over reins at Down Down have appointed Jim McCorry as the new manager of the county’s senior footballers following James McCartan's departure earlier in the summer. Football • 19 Sep 14
Down claim junior premier camogie title Down produced a blistering final quarter to beat Laois and win their fourth All-Ireland Premier Junior camogie title at Croke Park, 1-12 to 1-08. Camogie • 14 Sep 14
Down claim junior premier camogie title Down produced a blistering final quarter to beat Laois and win their fourth All-Ireland Premier Junior camogie title at Croke Park, 1-12 to 1-08. Camogie • 14 Sep 14
All-Ireland final preview: Cats out to end drought Kilkenny face Cork in the senior camogie All-Ireland final aiming to win their first title in 20 years, and the intermediate and junior crowns are also up for grabs at Croke Park. Camogie • 14 Sep 14
All-Ireland final preview: Cats out to end drought Kilkenny face Cork in the senior camogie All-Ireland final aiming to win their first title in 20 years, and the intermediate and junior crowns are also up for grabs at Croke Park. Camogie • 14 Sep 14
McVeigh calls time on Mourne career Down goalkeeper Brendan McVeigh has called time on his inter-county career. Football • 20 Aug 14
McVeigh calls time on Mourne career Down goalkeeper Brendan McVeigh has called time on his inter-county career. Football • 20 Aug 14
Antrim cruise to Ulster U-21 victory Antrim coasted to the Ulster U-21 hurling title with a 7-17 to 1-05 demolition of Down in the Athletic Grounds. Hurling • 23 Jul 14
Antrim cruise to Ulster U-21 victory Antrim coasted to the Ulster U-21 hurling title with a 7-17 to 1-05 demolition of Down in the Athletic Grounds. Hurling • 23 Jul 14
Lilywhites bloom again disposing of Down Kildare booked their place in Round 3B of the All-Ireland football qualifiers thanks to a 1-18 to 0-11 victory over Down in Newry. Football • 13 Jul 14
Lilywhites bloom again disposing of Down Kildare booked their place in Round 3B of the All-Ireland football qualifiers thanks to a 1-18 to 0-11 victory over Down in Newry. Football • 13 Jul 14
Down through with easy win over Leitrim Down advanced to the next round of All-Ireland SFC qualifiers following a facile victory at Pairc Esler in Newry when they ran out decisive winners by 4-18 to 0-09. Football • 29 Jun 14
Down through with easy win over Leitrim Down advanced to the next round of All-Ireland SFC qualifiers following a facile victory at Pairc Esler in Newry when they ran out decisive winners by 4-18 to 0-09. Football • 29 Jun 14
Tyrone overcome Down in Ulster replay Tyrone got the better of Down by 3-11 to 0-12 in their Pairc Esler Ulster SFC preliminary replay. Football • 24 May 14
Tyrone overcome Down in Ulster replay Tyrone got the better of Down by 3-11 to 0-12 in their Pairc Esler Ulster SFC preliminary replay. Football • 24 May 14
O’Rourke: Shaky Tyrone defence a problem Tyrone’s defence is problematic and a sign of the times, according to RTÉ analyst Colm O’Rourke. Football • 23 May 14
O’Rourke: Shaky Tyrone defence a problem Tyrone’s defence is problematic and a sign of the times, according to RTÉ analyst Colm O’Rourke. Football • 23 May 14
McCartan hails Down's 'character and fight' Down manager James McCartan admitted to mixed emotions after a stunning comeback by his side was halted by two late Sean Cavanagh frees, which earned Tyrone a draw. Football • 18 May 14
McCartan hails Down's 'character and fight' Down manager James McCartan admitted to mixed emotions after a stunning comeback by his side was halted by two late Sean Cavanagh frees, which earned Tyrone a draw. Football • 18 May 14
