Down promoted after narrow win over 13-man Kerry

Paul Sheehan’s late cameo meant a Down victory and a league final against Kildare to look forward to as well as life in Division 1B next season.
Down promoted after narrow win over 13-man Kerry

Tom Doyle of Kerry in action. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Division 2: Kerry 1-23 Down 0-28

Kerry pushed table-toppers Down all the way but late points from Paul Sheehan and midfielder Donal Hughes were enough for the Mourne men to leave Austin Stack Park with the win and promotion to Division 1B of the AHL.

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