BY KIERAN LYNCH DOWN are hoping to build on a solid league campaign when they get their Ulster Championship tilt underway against Fermanagh this weekend. The Mourne ladies won five games out of seven, but it wasn’t enough, as they came up just short in their promotion bid. However, Peter Lynch, who co-manages the team alongside […]
Co-boss Sloan focussing on what Down can achieve
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 […]
Win or learn approach working for Down ladies
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 […]
Down skipper glad to get back to winning ways
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 […]
Lynch feels Down ladies are on the right track
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 […]
Down dual issue as Ulster sides chase final spots
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 […]
Ladies IFC: Lynch hoping to be back with Down ladies
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 […]