Down up the gears to march into Tailteann Cup last eight
Down have made it into the final eight of the Tailteann Cup with a surging second half win over Longford at Páirc Esler in Newry.
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Tailteann Cup heavyweights look to lay down marker
The meeting of Meath and Down in the Tailteann Cup is a reminder of how both counties have slipped down the pecking order in recent years, but are among the leading contenders to win the secondary football competition.
Conor Laverty's Down outgun Waterford despite slow start
On paper it should have been an easy match-up for Down on home turf against Waterford who are second from bottom in the lowest league tier.
Niall McParland: Conor Laverty can break down Mourne barriers
Down defender Niall McParland believes that Conor Laverty possesses the necessary skillset to break through the barriers that are holding the county back.
Kildare pip Down to reach second successive U20 final
A 65th minute point by Jack McKevitt with the last kick of the game sent Kildare into a second successive Under 20 All-Ireland final after a pulsating clash at Parnell Park.
Armagh make first Ulster SFC final in 15 years
Armagh reached their first Ulster SFC final since 2008 after a convincing 4-10 to 0-12 win over Down.
Paul Flynn's football championship predictions
First up it's Derry v Monaghan in Healy Park. I covered the Monaghan v Tyrone game in Healy Park a couple of weeks back and I was really impressed with, not just the performance from Monaghan but also the character they showed to grind out the victory in the second-half.
Down defeat Derry in Ulster U-20 decider after devastating second-half display
Down 2-11 Derry 0-09