Down escape to victory after extra time in gripping bout with Wexford

Trailing by three points with only eight minutes of normal time remaining, the raging hot favourites were clinging on by their fingernails.
Down escape to victory after extra time in gripping bout with Wexford

Down players celebrate with the cup. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026 - 22:29
Paul Keane

Division 3: Down 0-21 Wexford 0-18 (After extra time)

Down are NFL Division 3 champions but just about after escaping to victory after extra time at Croke Park.

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