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Down boss Paddy Tally says his team are showing “greater hunger and desire” and is optimistic over getting a run in the All-Ireland SFC qualifier this summer.

The Mourne men overcame Tipperary at the weekend and will now welcome Mayo to Newry on Saturday week for a place in Round 3 of the backdoor.

Speaking to the Belfast Telegraph this week, Tally branded the National League champions as “a massive challenge” challenge for his charges.

"I think the team is currently showing a greater hunger and desire. Everyone is playing their part and the substitutes we have been introducing have certainly been doing their bit," he stated.

"Mayo will be a massive challenge for us but we will be ready for them. They won the league title and fair play to them but we see them as a major scalp to be captured. We want to make further progress."

He added: "I honestly feel this Down side can go somewhere in the qualifiers. Maybe getting a win over Tipperary is nothing special to write home about but it has fuelled self-belief and that's important.

"I think the team will bring commitment and fire to the table on Saturday week. The boys know that if they were to win this one it would go some distance towards the restoration of real credibility. Let's just say that we will be up for the challenge."

Ulster GAA hosted Féile Uladh at Woodlands Playing Fields in Belfast on Saturday for Under 14 teams from across Ulster to showcase their hurling skills.

There were 13 teams in attendance from six counties with an exceptional level of commitment and skill shown.

The Cup Final was contested by Erin’s Own, Lavey from Derry and the Cavan team Cootehill. Eventually the Derry boys would emerging 4-5 to 1-3 victors.

The Shield Final saw Antrim’s Brid Óg get the better of Donegal team Buncrana on a 3-5 to 1-1 scoreline.

Bredagh from county Down celebrated Plate Final victory as they saw off Down rivals, Carryduff 4-5 to 2-4, while in the Bowl Final, Donegal teams Burt and Letterkenny Gaels, had a terrific game, the Letterkenny boys claiming a 3-3 to 1-3 winners.

Joe Edwards, the Vice-Chairperson of Ulster Hurling Committee was on hand to make the presentations to teams.

Well done to O'Rahillys who claimed the Division 5 Feile na nGael Shield after over coming Ibane Gaels 4-04 to 1-03 in the final played in Clonakilty, West Cork.

O'Rahillys an amalgamation of Liatroim and Castlewellan took on the amalgamation of parent clubs Barryroe and Argideen Rangers in the final.

The full results for all Down teams involved in Feile this weekend:

Mayo will travel to Newry to take on Down while Tyrone, who lost out to Donegal in Saturday’s Ulster SFC semi-final, will look to get their season back on track when they square up to Longford in Glennon Bros Pearse Park.

All-Ireland SF Qualifier Round 2 Draw:
(first named team will have home advantage)

Westmeath v Limerick

Longford v Tyrone

Antrim v Kildare

Leitrim v Clare

Down v Mayo

Derry v Laois

Offaly v Sligo

Monaghan v Armagh

Home venues will be subject to approval by the CCCC and must meet the criteria set down by the National Facilities/Health and Safety Committee.

The fixture details will be confirmed by the CCCC on Tuesday afternoon.

The Mourne County led by 2-8 to 0-10 at half-time courtesy of goals from Daithi and Eoghan Sands while right corner-forward Daithi added his second, and team's third, in the 59th minute.

In the opening ten minutes of the game Roscommon took a four point led before Diathi Sands opened Down's scoring with an 11 minute goal and the game was level a minute later with a Paul Sheehan point.  Eoghan Sands scored Down's second goal on the 15th minute to put Down in front on a score line of 2-02 to Roscommons 0-05.  Half time score Down 2-08 Roscommon 0-10.

In the opening 8 minutes of the second half Down added another 5 points to leave the score Down 2-13 Roscommon 0-10.  Daithi Sands scored Down's third goal on 32 minutes to put Down 3-16 to 1-13 in front.  Over the last couple minutes of the game both sides exchanged two points each with Eoghan Sands and PJ Davdson socring for Down.  Final score Down 3-18 Roscommon 1-15  

Down will take on Meath in the final on Saturday 22nd June in Croke Park.

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