Carlow survive huge Down rally in Joe McDonagh Cup

Sharp-shooting Martin Kavanagh inspires Carlow to victory over Down

There was high drama in the second-half at McKenna Park, where Carlow survived a late comeback effort by Down in the third round of the Joe McDonagh Cup.

Carlow survive huge Down rally in Joe McDonagh Cup

Carlow made it three wins from three in the Joe McDonagh Cup despite a nervy second half which saw Down cut a 10-point deficit to almost clinch a miraculous comeback victory in Ballycran on Saturday afternoon.

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Carlow made it three wins from three in Joe McDonagh Cup this afternoon by handing Down their first defeat of the competition on a 3-17 to 2-17 scoreline in Ballycran.