Down blitz Limerick to seal victory

The visitors started well but goals proved key to the encounter. 

Pierce Laverty of Down. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

DOWN 3-16 LIMERICK 0-9 

“We aimed to win or two opening games before the first break so we're very satisifed with the result,” was skipper Pierce Laverty's reaction after Down's Division Three victory over Limerick in Newry's Páirc Esler on Saturday evening.