Down bounce back to top division

Down 3-12 Laois 1-15: Down’s ability to find the net helped them clinch promotion back to Division One while Laois maintained their league status despite defeat in Pairc Esler yesterday.

Conor Laverty and Paul’s Devlin’s first-half goals helped Down into a 2-7 to 0-8 interval lead, before sub Arthur McConville netted a third goal in the 53rd minute.

The win was a lot more comfortable for Down than the scoreline suggests, with Ross Munnelly converting a last minute penalty for Laois.