Clare’s footballers suffered a disappointing defeat to Down in Newry this afternoon.
Down hit the ground running in the National Football League Division Three clash, with an early goal coming from defender Ceilum Doherty.
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This left Clare chasing the Mournemen for the remainder of the game and an Odhran Murdock second-half penalty ensured it would be the Ulster side who would progress to the upper tier of the competition.
The final score was Clare 1-10 to Down 3-15.