By Michael McMullan TO say Conor Laverty was disappointed after last weekend’s Tailteann Cup final defeat to Wicklow would be a massive understatement. The Down manager’s crestfallen facial expression and tone of voice said more than any words in his post-game interview could convey. It wasn’t the time to remember beating Donegal in Ulster, achieving […]
Smyth shoots Fermanagh back to Croke Park
July 13, 2026
TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Fermanagh 1-11 Down 0-12 By Deniese O’Flaherty The talismanic Eimear Smyth was on song as she helped Fermanagh book their place in the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Final with a narrow win over Ulster rivals Down at St. Tiernach’s Park in Clones. Smyth scored 1-10, all but three points of it […]
Report: Down hit by storming Wicklow comeback as history is made
July 11, 2026
Down 2-16 Wicklow 1-21 By Michael McMullan Down finished the season in disappointment after defeat at the hands of Wicklow at Croke Park on Saturday. They led by 12 points at the break but a herculean turnabout saw them make history to win the title for the first time. Advertisement Down had the chances time […]
Preview: Down have the firepower to prevail
July 10, 2026
By Shaun Casey SILVERWARE at Croke Park and a spot in the Sam Maguire race next season. That’s the carrot at the end of the stick this Saturday for both Down and Wicklow as they aim to finish their respective campaigns on a high. Climbing the steps of the Hogan Stand will be the main […]
One life, two counties: Martina McCafferty is hoping for another trip to Croke Park
July 7, 2026
By Michael McMullan MARTINA McCafferty knows what winning an All-Ireland feels like. The former Down captain is part of the Derry management team plotting to book an All-Ireland Junior final berth this weekend when they take on Carlow. She is buzzing. Every word emits positivity. Derry’s unseen growth has broken through the ceiling and they’re […]
From Crossmaglen to Croke Park: Tony McEntee and Oisin McConville
July 6, 2026
Former club and county teammates Oisin McConville and Tony McEntee will go head-to-head in the Tailteann Cup final. By Shaun Casey YOU probably couldn’t find two more different types of footballers than Oisin McConville and Tony McEntee. Two great players in their own right, with the medals to back that up – but still completely […]
Crunch time for Down Camogs against Laois
July 4, 2026
By Shaun Casey DOWN head into Sunday’s double header at Páirc Grattan at Inniskeen knowing a first championship victory of the campaign is required to save their season. The Mourne Ladies take on Laois following the curtain-raiser of Derry against Meath, and a win over their Leinster foes will secure their spot in the semi-finals of the […]
Down at Tailteann cup crossroads
June 11, 2026
By Michael McMullan IT’S not where Down want to be this weekend but their Tailteann Cup path is the card hey’ve been dealt. Conor Laverty’s side inhaled enough of the Sam Maguire buzz into their nostrils to know they want more. That’s why Saturday’s trip to Portlaoise is so important, as a win over Laois would […]
Tailteann Cup quarter-final draw
June 8, 2026
THE Tailteann Cup quarter-final draw was made on Monday morning with all three Ulster teams kept apart. Antrim will host Wicklow with an interesting angle. The Saffrons’ manager Mark Doran was previously part of Oisin McConville’s management team in the Garden County. Down and Fermanagh booked their places in the last eight with wins over […]
Previews: This weekend’s LGFA action at a glance
June 5, 2026
Compiled by Jackie Cahill THE 2026 TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship gets underway over the coming weekend – with all four provincial champions in action. The action begins on Saturday when Ulster champions Armagh make the trip to Cork, ahead of three senior ties on Sunday, as Leinster and All-Ireland champions Dublin visit Mayo, Munster champions […]