DOWN’S Niamh King has been honoured with The Croke Park Hotel/LGFA Player of the Month award for June 2024.

The Castlewellan player (19), was superb for the Mourne County as they progressed to the semi-finals of the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship.

Niamh, a 2023 TG4 All-Ireland Junior Championship winner, was a leading light for her side throughout the month of June.

As Down, the Ulster champions, safely navigated the group stages of the All-Ireland Intermediate series, Niamh shone in the victories over Cavan and Westmeath.

She scored 1-5 against Cavan and 0-2 in the Westmeath win as Down booked an All-Ireland quarter-final slot.

In that last-eight victory over fellow Ulster side, Monaghan, Niamh scored 0-4 to help Down through to the semi-finals.

Down’s 2024 championship odyssey came to an end against Tyrone last Sunday but Niamh still managed to contribute three points.

After gaining promotion to Intermediate Championship football last year, by virtue of their All-Ireland Junior win, Down more than held their own in the higher grade and can reflect upon their successful campaign with a huge degree of pride.

Niamh was presented with her award today by Ina Lazar, Assistant Director of Sales, The Croke Park Hotel.