Down finish strong to defeat Clare in football league Division 3 opener

The Mournemen came out on top in the end, but the Banner had them on the ropes before that.

DOWN BUT NOT OUT: Down's Pat Havern celebrates. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile.

Down 2-19 Clare 2-14

Despite being played in dreadful conditions at Pairc Esler, this Division 3 National Football League opener between Down and Clare was a high-scoring game.