Division 2 crown the icing on the cake for Down boss Sheehan 

It was anticipated to be a close final, and while the Mournemen won by seven in the end, 4-22 to 3-18 the scoreline flattered the winners in what was indeed a very close match.

Down joint-captains Caolan Taggart, left, alone with his son Cian, aged 8, and Eoghan Sands lift the cup. Pic: Daire Brennan/Sportsfile

Allianz HL Division 2 final: Down 4-22 Kildare 3-18

Down's victory over Kildare on Saturday in the Allianz Hurling League Division 2 final was the icing on the cake for manager Ronan Sheehan.