By Donna O'Connor

In the first half of the game Down Camogs proved themselves to be contendable opponents to the Kildare side. Maureen McAleenan supplied her usual talent of scoring. A point from a 45 plus 5 more and with a goal from Catherine McGourty Down were leading at half time 1:6 to 1:4.

In the second half of the game belong to Down. From a brilliant catch McGourty supplied a cheeky goal which sneeked by the goal keeper. Down at this stage were 2:8 to 1:4. ahead. A costly mistake by the Down Goalkeeper allowed Kildare to score a goal. This slight mistake was the turnaround which Kildare were looking for. They took advantage of play from this point onward. Within 5 mins the Kildare side played an excellent game driving, making and scoring points.

The final score Down 2:7 Kildare 5:6 did no justice to the Down performance but to win we need to play for the full 60mins.

Next National League game Down v Carlow Clonduff Sunday 4th April 2.30pm.

Down Panel: Ciara McCarthy, Clare McGovern, Teresa McGowan, Moya Maginn, Karen Murray, Pauline Green, Deborah Kelland, Jenny Braniff, Lisa McCrickard, Karen Gribben, Catherine McGourity, Fionnaula Carr, Mary Gilmore, Mairin McAleenan, Angeline Ferron. Subs Caroline Faloona, Orla Maginn, Mary McPolin, Collen Grant, Fiona Duff, Katrina Fegan, Eimear Rodgers, Pauline Trainor and Aoife Proctor.