Donegal set up Ulster SFC final against Fermanagh

Donegal came out on top in their Ulster SFC semi-final against Down. Credit: INPHO

  • Donegal 2-22 - 1-12 Down

Donegal have beaten Down 2-22 to 1-12 at Clones to set up an Ulster Senior Football Championship final clash with Fermanagh.

Donegal started strongly, scoring 1-08 without reply – with Leo McLoone getting the goal.

Down struggled from the get-go against Donegal. Credit: INPHO

Down tried to claw their way back into the game and got a few points on the board, but they still trailed 1-12 to 0-07 at the break.

Donegal powered ahead in the second half, with Jamie Brennan supplying their second goal of the game and adding a point straight after.

Donegal and Down in action at Clones on Sunday afternoon. Credit: INPHO

It was all up-hill work for Down and a goal from Niall Donnelly right at the death was simply too little too late.

Donegal will now face Fermanagh in the showpiece final at Clones on 24 June.