The Allianz League Division 2A final will almost certainly be contested by Westmeath and Carlow next month. The the two Liam McCarthy Cup sides in the section recorded further wins, over Kildare and Antrim, at the weekend, setting up a dead-rubber clash between them at Netwatch Cullen Park, on Sunday.

Down 3-16 Derry 1-17:

Down 1-16 Derry 0-19

Down 4-24 Armagh 0-9

SEAN FARRELL has stepped down as Down senior hurling manager in the wake of the surprise Christy Ring Cup semi-final defeat to Carlow on Sunday.