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Michael Murphy limps off as Donegal dismantle Down

Declan Bonner hopeful talisman will be fine as his side deliver assured attacking display

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 16:49

Reality revisited: A year on from when the GAA world shut down

Kevin McKernan and Conor McDonald were two of the players featured in our series

Sat Feb 20 2021 - 06:30

Cavan into Ulster final after stunning Down comeback

Mickey Graham’s Blues come from 10 points down to set up a showdown with Donegal

Sun Nov 15 2020 - 17:19

Reality Bites – Tales from the new normal: Kevin McKernan

The Down footballer on his changing role as a primary school teacher in Newry

Wed Mar 25 2020 - 06:00

GAA Statistics: Peter Harte alone on the black card tightrope

This year stand-alone black cards issued during the league were all wiped thereafter

Thu Jul 25 2019 - 07:00

County-by-county guide to the 2019 football championship

The 33 teams on the starting line in the race for Sam Maguire

Sat May 04 2019 - 05:00

GAA Statistics: Four players walking black card tightrope

Niall Scully, Gavin Crowley, Barry Kerr and Seán Andy Ó Ceallaighin in danger of suspension

Thu Aug 02 2018 - 07:00

Cavan see off Down as both sides lose their cool

Cavan will be without Dara McVeety and Conor Moynagh in next round after red cards

Sat Jun 23 2018 - 19:37

McKernan goal helps Down overcome first hurdle with some ease

Struggling Antrim prove no match for the Mournemen in Newry

Mon May 28 2018 - 05:00

Antrim wait goes on as Down march on to Ulster semi-final

Antrim tactics backfire in Newry as Mournemen triumph

Sat May 26 2018 - 22:34

Mark Collins goal creates winning position for Cork

Allianz Football League – Division Two: Cork’s Jamie O’Sullivan and Down’s Connaire Harrison sent off after a scuffle

Sun Feb 04 2018 - 18:08

GAA Statistics: The 11 players walking a black card tightrope

Who are the most cynical team in Ireland in 2017? And what have the cards been for?

Wed Aug 02 2017 - 21:30

Weekend Gaelic Games previews

Croke Park hosts the last two football qualifiers and the first two quarter-finals

Sat Jul 29 2017 - 15:36

Kildare’s Kevin Feely cleared to play against Armagh

In-form midfielder had a black card from last March rescinded so he is now free to play

Fri Jul 21 2017 - 10:24

Tyrone squeeze the life out of Down to retain Ulster SFC

Mickey Harte lifts Anglo-Celt Cup for a sixth time as his side ultimately cruise to victory

Sun Jul 16 2017 - 16:48

Tyrone have the zip and variety to fell Down

Down’s attacking verve has gained many fans but Tyrone will have their number

Fri Jul 14 2017 - 18:07

GAA Statistics: What makes Down so great to watch?

Caolan Mooney will have a key role to play as Tyrone will ask new questions

Wed Jul 12 2017 - 20:30

Jim McGuinness: Mark has played key role in Down’s unlikely rise

Eamonn Burns’s excellent game plan and his players’ execution was a joy to behold

Tue Jun 27 2017 - 07:00

Monaghan still at a different level to Down

The best Down can hope for is a more respectable defeat than in Clones 12 months ago

Sat Jun 24 2017 - 08:11

Goal hungry Kildare win again at Down’s expense

The Lillywhites top Division Two and they have scored 11 goals in five games so far

Sat Mar 18 2017 - 21:35

Fermanagh bring it to another level in second half of Newry win

Down are wasteful with goal chances in first period and fall well short in the second half

Sat Feb 04 2017 - 20:59

Dublin roll over Down to book an early semi-final berth

Early goal proved a false Down for home side in Newry

Sun Mar 13 2016 - 11:38

Derry just edge it as Down are left to rue missed opportunities

Conall McGovern’s straight red card proves to be killer blow in tightly fought contest

Sun Jun 07 2015 - 16:15

Croke Park’s open spaces may prove rewarding for nimble Down

Clash of styles will make for interesting viewing as Rossies seek to outmuscle rivals

Fri Apr 24 2015 - 21:53

Down leave it late with remarkable comeback victory over Galway

Tribesman’s unbeaten record ended as unpredictably continues in Division Two

Sun Mar 08 2015 - 19:54

Donal O’Hare goal decisive as Down inflict first defeat on Cavan

Ronan Flanagan red card reduced Cavan to 14 for final 20 minutes

Sun Mar 01 2015 - 16:01

Roscommon win valuable points in Down

Manager John Evans happy to consolidate Division Two place

Sun Feb 08 2015 - 16:55

Donegal’s Michael Murphy to captain International Rules side again

Five Mayo men on Paul Earley’s panel, with only one each from Kerry and Dublin

Tue Oct 28 2014 - 14:34

Kildare grasp their opportunity to squeeze the life out of Down’s challenge

Jason Ryan’s charges show their promise with a convincing victory in Newry

Mon Jul 14 2014 - 01:00

Tyrone have more room for improvement

Despite home advantage Down will need to be at their very best to find a way past their Ulster rivals this time around

Sat May 24 2014 - 13:39

Down deny Armagh in dramatic fashion in Division Two match

Mark Poland goal in injury time seals win

Sat Feb 08 2014 - 01:00

Five changes for Tyrone and Cavanagh included on the bench

Mickey Harte continues his rotation policy for the visit of Mayo

Fri Feb 07 2014 - 00:13

Ireland hit with a club versus country crux

Cork’s Aidan Walsh has been named as vice-captain by manager Paul Earley

Wed Oct 09 2013 - 01:00

Earley names 29-man Ireland panel for Australia games

A total of 15 counties represented for International Rules series

Tue Oct 08 2013 - 13:02