'They just find a way' - Downes salutes Na Fianna's calm amid chaos after Lucan scare

On the brink of relinquishing their Dublin, Leinster and All-Ireland crowns, Downes' men clawed their way back from the brink and broke Lucan hearts 
'They just find a way' - Downes salutes Na Fianna's calm amid chaos after Lucan scare

CLOSE SHAVE: Na Fianna Manager Aidan Downes celebrates after winning the Dublin Senior Hurling Championship Final. Pic: INPHO/Nick Elliott

Sun, 26 Oct, 2025 - 10:30
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Dublin SHC Final: Na Fianna 1-20 Lucan Sarsfields 0-22 

Aidan Downes isn't particularly looking forward to the review on this one.

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