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.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 - 20:31

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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.

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