By Kieran Lynch A LEAGUE final spot is possible for Down, but out of their hands this weekend. A Kildare win over Wexford and Clare failing to defeat Longford would open the door for Down, whilst a three-way tie on 15 points will see points difference be required to separate the sides. However, none of […]
By Shaun Casey THE Down ladies have recovered brilliantly from a 16-point hammering to Kildare in their opening round tie to go on a three-game winning streak. This weekend they hope to extend that unbeaten run to four as they travel south. They face a difficult away journey to Clare and the Banner County have […]
BY KIERAN LYNCH DOWN got back to winning ways on Sunday, as they overcame Sligo 2-8 to 0-9 at Páirc Esler, following a disappointing league opener the week prior. Peter Lynch and Caoibhe Sloan’s side lost by 16 points against Kildare on matchday one, so the importance of defeating Sligo – the only other Junior […]
By Kieran Lynch DOWN ladies are preparing for the new National League season, with Peter Lynch back at the helm after a one-year absence. The Shane O’Neill’s man co-managed the side with Caoibhe Sloan between 2019 and 2021, winning the Ulster Intermediate Championship in their final campaign, and Lynch says that it’s good to be […]
By Niall McCoy DOWN’S dual players Aoife Keown and Caitriona Caldwell have been left in a tricky position ahead of Sunday’s Ladies National Football League semi-final against Wexford (Parnell Park, 3pm). That’s because 75 minutes earlier, the Mourne County camogs will be throwing in against Dublin at Croke Park. It’s not an ideal situation for […]
All-Ireland Ladies Championship Round Three Group Three Down v Leitrim Saturday, Inniskeen, 1pm By Niall Gartland Advertisement DOWN ladies joint-manager Peter Lynch hopes that he’ll get a chance to continue the progress made under his and Caoibhe Sloan’s tutelage. Fate seemed to conspire against them in this, their second season in charge, but on closer […]
