Carlow put up a fight in the TG4 All-Ireland Junior Championship semi-final

The TG4 All-Ireland Junior Championship semi-final between saw Carlow fight it out against Down in Parnell Park on Sunday. 

Playing in their third consecutive semi-final at this level, Carlow had an excellent start as Edel Hayden and Sinead Hayden both kicked impressive points inside the opening three minutes.

Rachel Sawyer responded to Down with a point for Carlow on the first-quarter mark. 

Down nevertheless brought a 0-6 to 0-4 into the interval and Duffy eventually sealed victory for Down with a well-worked point. 

The final score was:

Down 1-9