DOWN U-14 ULSTER CHAMPIONSHIP 1^ST ROUND

The weekend proved successful for the Down girls U-14 team as they beat Armagh in a nail biting game in Mullaghbrack.  The teams matched each other score for score in the first half with captain Grainne Kelly’s first minute goal getting Down off to a perfect start.  Half time score 2-2 to 0-4.  The second half saw Armagh fight back and they looked to have secured victory, leading by four points with five minutes to go.  However Down dug deep and secured points from Eimear Kane, Lorraine Havern and Natasha Lennon to go level. A Grainne Kelly goal put the game beyond doubt with two minutes to go.  Final score Down 3-7, Armagh 2-8. Excellent performances from Laura Jane Heiher (Saval), Courtney Linden (Mayobridge) and captain Grainne Kelly (Annaclone – 2-3) in the forward line will have encouraged the Down youngsters as they prepare to face Monaghan on April 30^Th.