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Shane Walsh of Galway shakes hands with Down's manager Conor Laverty. James Lawlor/INPHO
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Galway edge Down as Donegal overcome Louth
Shane Walsh impressed with an individual tally of 1-7.
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Galway 2-5-16 (32)
Down 3-4-13 (30)
GALWAY EARNED a thrilling two-point victory over Down in today’s All-Ireland SFC preliminary quarter-final in Newry.
Shane Walsh was the game’s standout player as he registered an individual tally of 1-7.
Donegal 2-22
Louth 0-12
Donegal sealed their place in the last eight with a 2-22 to 0-12 win against Louth at MacCumhaill Park, Ballybofey, this afternoon.
Jim McGuinness’s side had a narrow 1-6 to 0-7 lead at half-time, but pulled away to earn a comfortable victory after the break.
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