The Downs book Croke Park date after seeing off St Mary's with ease

Westmeath champions cruise to eight-point victory over their Louth counterparts with Luke Loughlin to the fore

MAIN MAN: The Downs’ Luke Loughlin scored five points from play. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie

Leinster Club SFC: The Downs 1-17 St Mary’s, Ardee 0-12 

Crowned Westmeath champions for the first time in 17 years four weeks ago, The Downs had a surprisingly comfortable win against St Mary’s, Ardee in pleasant conditions in Mullingar, winning by an unflattering eight-point margin against the Louth champions.