A very underwhelming closing period here in Newry as the fans begin to flood out of Pairc Esler.

A good day at the office for Down and Conor Laverty. They secure their fifth consecutive league victory.

Sligo battled right up until the final whistle but a well equipped and well organised Down side proved to be too much for Tony McEntee's side as Ceilum Doherty and James Guinness netted their goals.

A Jack McCarron mark draws Monaghan level, but Galway re-take the lead through a Robert Finnerty free.

On the balance of play Monaghan will be disappointed not to be ahead after Karl O'Connell shots wide before Darren Hughes and Dan O'Connell each hit the frame of the Galway goal.

Armagh finished out the half the stronger of the two sides, as they have notched four of the last five points.

The most recent was an outstanding piece of individual play from Peter McGrane, as he won possession back by blocking a Conor McGee shot, before getting down the other end and finishing the move by kicking a point.

Fermanagh did get the last score of the half through Conor McShea, but their supporters were frustrated with how the half came to a close, as they held possession inside Armagh's 45-metre line for 30 seconds, but nobody took on a shot on before the referee blew his whistle and called time on the first half.

Late scores from Oisin Gallen and Michael Langan seal the victory for Donegal and a two vital league points but they were pushed all the way by a stubborn Louth side.

It means that Jim McGuinness's side need just one more win to secure promotion back to Division One for 2025.

Donegal captain, Patrick McBrearty top-scored with eight points for the home team.

A crowd of 4,125 piled through the turnstiles here at Father Tierney Park in Ballyshannon, the counties' first league game here in a decade and most of those patrons will head for home with a smile on their face.

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Armagh are two ahead following a superb Rory Grugan point after one-two with Ben Crealey.

At the other end, Conor McGee's long ball was connected with by Joe McDade, who fired a soccer-style volley at goal, but Blaine Hughes showed great reflexes to keep the ball out.

Armagh remain the only team yet to concede a goal in the Allianz Football League's four divisions.

After Robert Finnerty opens Galway's account from a free, Monaghan cough up possession cheaply allowing the Tribesmen to break at pace and set up a simple score for Rory Cunningham.

It's all a bit chaotic for Sligo, it looks like they're starting to panic.

Down are completely in control here in Pairc Esler. Maintaining possession and patiently waiting for the right opportunities to open up.

Pat Havern and Liam Kerr keeping the score board ticking for the Mourne Men.

Around 10 minutes to go here in Newry, other than a miracle happening it looks like Conor Laverty's side will remain unbeaten.

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Oisin Gallen with his first of the second half, fisting over the bar from close range.

Armagh are back in front as points from Cian McConville and Andrew Murnin (mark) cancel out a converted mark from Fermanagh's Joe McDade.

Sam Mulroy wins and converts a top-quality mark from just inside the 45 metre line, three between them and five to play.

After Niall Daly kicks an early wide for Galway, Monaghan take the lead with their first meaningful attack through a Dessie Ward strike.

Back to four points and it's two in a row for Louth, Sam Mulroy firing over a close range free, that's five on the day for him as he keeps his county within touching distance.

Aaron Doherty replies at the other end before, Liam Jackson shoots over for Louth, frantic...

The two sides continue to cancel each other out in the early stages at Brewster Park.

James McMahon had put Fermanagh ahead, but Stefan Campbell has replied for the visitors.

Patrick McBrearty lands another free and it's Jim McGuinness' side who are starting to flex now.

Conor Grimes stops the rot for Louth at the other end.

As Derry whistler Barry Cassidy gets us underway in Clones, there is one late change for Monaghan.

Michael Carville comes in for Joel Wilson in the Monaghan midfield, with Ryan McAnespie now wearing the number 8 jersey with Wilson ruled out altogether.

For Galway, Sean Kelly comes in for his first start of the season at the expense of Paul Conroy.

Two good scores in quick succession has Fermanagh back on level terms, via Conor McGee and Declan McCusker.

Conor Early, the big Louth midfielder cuts the gap back to one before, Patrick McBrearty taps over a free at the other end, that's now seven points for the Tir Chonaill captain.

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