Red-hot McGrattan helps Portaferry power to third Down championship in a row

In the group stages Ballygalget showed that they were worthy opponents as they sealed a first county final spot  since 2017. But Portaferry were too strong on the day in windy conditions.

ON TARGET: Eoghan Sands of Portaferry. Pic: Oliver McVeigh / SPORTSFILE

Down SHC Final: Ballygalget 2-14 Portaferry 3-21 

They were the bookies favourites to make it three-in-a-row Down Senior Hurling Championship titles and Portaferry did just that with a first-half blitz of scores that sent them on their way to a 10-point victory over Ballygalget on Sunday at Pairc Esler.