By Patrick Morrison LAST weekend saw the culmination of the National Football Leagues with each of the divisional finals taking place. The four winners of Carlow (Division Four), Down (Division Three), Meath (Division Two) and Donegal (Division One) were all worthy winners overcoming Longford, Wexford, Cork and Kerry respectfully. Both of the Division Three and […]
By Shaun Casey WINNING in Croke Park is a good habit to get into. Climbing the steps of the Hogan Stand and raising some silverware, no matter what level, is important. Not every player gets to experience that feeling. While Down have bigger fish to fry in the coming weeks, with Division One league champions […]
By Michael McMullan A NATIONAL title is up for grabs but Saturday’s Division Three final brings a level of uncertainty for Down and Wexford. With Kildare relegated from Division Two but still guaranteed a ticket to the Sam Maguire race, the winners from this game will have their fingers crossed. Should any team below them […]
By Shaun Casey SIX wins from six games, it’s been a pretty positive National League campaign so far for Down, but they’ll want to keep that winning momentum going before they head into the Division Three league final. Páirc Esler, Newry is the venue for their final round clash and Conor Laverty’s side will be […]
By Shaun Casey A THRILLING Tailteann Cup semi-final at Croke Park in the summer of 2024 was the last time Down crossed paths with Sligo and if that encounter is anything to go by, then Conor Laverty’s side will have their hands full this weekend in Division Three. They travel to Markievicz Park on Sunday afternoon, […]
By Michael McMullan DONEGAL’S defence of their Ulster title is set to take place in O’Donnell Park. With ongoing work at MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey, the venue will be unavailable, their quarter-final clash with Down looks set to take place at the Letterkenny venue on Sunday, April 26. “CLG Dhún na nGall wish to confirm that […]
By Shaun Casey WINNING is a habit and although Down are looking up to Division Two football for 2027, they won’t take their foot off the gas for the remainder of the league, says Daniel Guinness. Conor Laverty’s men made it five wins from five on Saturday evening, defeating Ulster foes Fermanagh on home turf […]
By Shaun Casey THE spread of scorers across the Down team has been key to their early season success, says former player Shane King as they look to make it five from five in the league when they host Fermanagh on Saturday night. King, who wore both the green and white of Fermanagh and the […]
By Mark McGoldrick FERMANAGH manager Declan Bonner says the Erne men must “look at ourselves and see what we can do” as the threat of relegation to Division Four of the National Football League looms large. Fermanagh travel to Páirc Esler, Newry, on Saturday evening knowing only a win will preserve their Division Three status […]
By Shaun Casey PROMOTION won’t be gained anywhere this weekend, but it could be lost at Páirc Esler. Down and Westmeath are the favourites to make a swift return to Division Two and the winners of Saturday’s encounter will take a massive step towards that target. The two counties have trodden similar journey’s over the […]
