Powerful start spurs Down to decisive win

A BLISTERING start provided the platform for Down’s victory in Saturday’s Bord Gáis Energy Ladies National Football League Division 2 final against Tipperary.

The Mourne County rocked Tipperary with two goals inside the first four minutes and despite a spirited effort, the Premier County could not get close enough.

The influential Michaela Downey netted after just 18 seconds and when Downey’s 4th minute shot was smothered by Tipperary goalkeeper Nora Noonan, Kyla Trainor was on hand to force the ball home.