James McCartan steps down as Down senior football manager

STEPPING DOWN: James McCartan after the Tailteann Cup Round 1 match between Cavan and Down at Kingspan Breffni in Cavan. Pic: Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile

James McCartan has stepped down as Down senior football manager.

Two-time All-Ireland winner McCartan took charge of his county this past season as they were beaten by Monaghan by 10 points in an Ulster quarter-final.