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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. Advertisement Shane Walsh was the game’s standout player as he registered an individual tally of 1-7. Donegal 2-22 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. The 42 Subscribers can read the full match reports here and here (€) The 42′s award-winning team produces original content that you won’t find anywhere else: on GAA, League of Ireland, women’s sport and boxing, as well as our game-changing rugby coverage, all with an Irish eye. Viewcomments Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “Galway edge Down as Donegal overcome Louth”. 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