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Irish Independent
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Another poor first half, another championship defeat as Louth undone by Down
All-Ireland SFC Group 3, Round 2 – Full Report Down 0-25 Louth 0-24 They couldn't do it against Roscommon or Monaghan in the league and on Saturday Louth failed again to reign in a team after they had let them open up a substantial first-half lead. They almost did it, but Down's Adam Crimmins came out of nowhere to put in an heroic block on Tommy Durnin who was just about to kick the equalising point, from 25 metres out, at the end of a pulsating second 35 minutes to level the game.
Irish Times
4 days ago
- General
- Irish Times
Adam Crimmins saves Down from Louth comeback at the death in Newry
All-Ireland SFC: Down 0-25 Louth 0-24 Adam Crimmins's last-gasp block will live long in the memory of those who witnessed Down's nail-biting derby win over Louth . With the hooter already sounded and just a single point separating the sides, Louth midfielder Tommy Durnin looked to have rescued a draw only to be spectacularly denied by Crimmins's two palms. Finn Murdock booted the ball out on the full and cue the roar that relieved the tension-filled 70 minutes deserved. Credit to Louth, who came from as far back as 11 points to boil it down to one final play, but they will wonder where that energy was in the first half. READ MORE Odhrán Murdock set the tone from the off, while Louth were once again ponderous in attack and had to rely on a ninth-minute free from captain Sam Mulroy to get off the mark. That score, stemming from a rare Down infringement, was the only blemish on the hosts' scorching opening. With 15 minutes played in the first half, Down were in full flow and Louth were floundering. Ceilum Doherty outside his man-marking duties to slot over a stylish point. Down's Miceal Rooney and Louth's Conor Grimes. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho Conor Laverty's men stormed into a commanding 0-11 to 0-1 lead, a quiet Pat Havern only opening his account that late into proceedings. Danny Magill was excellent, that was the form Down were in. Hitting Louth on the break, the home crowd humming, Down were finding their groove with ease. Ryan Burns did hand Louth a lifeline and what was to come with three first-half points to make 0-16 to 0-7 at the much-needed interval. With the challenge presented, Louth had to change tact. More direct play and greater bravery in shooting from beyond the arc stirred them to life. Mulroy had a huge second half, four orange flags that took a chunk out of what most felt was an insurmountable lead. However, Magill was on hand to coral Louth's hopes with scores, and wides even, to halt their momentum somewhat but the surge was to come. Three two-pointers in a row from Mulroy, Craig Lennon, and Durnin had the home side rattled. With 10 to play, the FRC were rubbing their hands with glee, this one-sided contest became dashing. You could not look away as Louth continued to come with long range shots. Excitement personified. One final twist was to come, just when it looked like a dramatic draw was on the cards, Crimmins delivered the block of the season to preserve Down's unbeaten start. DOWN: R Burns; P Laverty, P McCarthy, F McElroy; R Magill (0-0-1), P Fagan, M Rooney (0-0-1); O Murdock (0-2-1, 1tpf, 1f), D Magill (0-1-4); J Guinness, P Havern (0-1-4, 1f), C Doherty (0-0-1); J McGeough (0-0-1), R McEvoy; A Crimmins (0-0-2). Subs: C Mooney (0-0-1) for Guinness (47 mins), S Millar (0-0-1) for McEvoy (48), E Branagan for McElroy (51), F Murdock for R Magill (62), C McCrickard for McGeough (68). LOUTH: N McDonnell; D Nally, D Campbell, D McKenny; C Lennon (0-1-1), P Lynch, C McKeever (0-0-1); B Duffy, T Durnin (0-1-0), C Downey (0-0-2), S Mulroy (0-4-4, 2tpf, 3f), C Grimes (0-0-1); C Keenan, C Byrne, R Burns (0-0-3). Subs: D McDonnell for Duffy (ht), A Williams for Lynch (41 mins), K McArdle for Grimes (57), P Mathews for Byrne (57), D McKeown for Keenan (69). Referee: D Gough (Meath).
BBC News
15-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Down ease relegation fears with Westmeath win
A last gasp score from Adam Crimmins saw Down beat Westmeath and boosted the Mournemen's Allianz League Division Two survival hopes. The scores were level at 1-25 to 0-28 as the hooter neared but replacement Crimmins' fisted point secured a much needed victory for Conor Laverty's men and relegated their opponents in the the stakes for both counties it was an entertaining game at Pairc Esler which saw the sides trade the advantage no small part thanks to John McGeough's first-half goal, Down looked set to lead at the interval, but Luke Loughlin's late point ensured the teams went in level at 1-10 to Pat Havern and Loughlin continued to trade key scores, a draw looked likely until Crimmins late intervention secured a crucial two points for his victory takes Down level on points with Cork and Louth, who meet at Pairc Ui Chaoimh on Sunday. One of that trio is most likely to join Westmeath in Division Three next season, although Cavan, currently two points ahead, could be dragged into the mix should they lose both their remaining finish their campaign away to league leaders Monaghan on 23 March.
