The East Down minor football league is nearing completion. Castlewellan gained two easy points against Ard glass who failed to field, leaving the St. Malachy’s club now top of Section A - one point ahead of Ardglass with a game to play.

Carryduff missed a chance to join them when they lost to Downpatrick by two points. Kilcoo are a point behind after their win over Bryansford, who now prop up the league table.

In Section B, Loughinisland overcame Dromora in a ten goal thriller to maintain their position at the top of the table - two points ahead of Dundrum who have a game in hand. Teconnaught were defeated by Bredagh and join Dundrum and Liatroim in joint second place.

In Section C, the surprise of the day was the defeat of leaders St. Paul’s by Saul who now move into second spot.

The U-12, U-14 and U-16 football league started in both South and East Down at the week-end.