Replying To carlowman:  "Well done Carlow hurlers ! A very tricky assignment against Down on Saturday in NCP.
Playing against a strongish wind in the first half we relied on Marty from frees. Donagh Murphy and Treacy posed a few challenges in the forwards.
Our defence was strengthened for the 2nd half by Paul Doyle entering and Paddy Boland added a new dimension in our forwards.
This was far from easy with the constant downpour in the second half making it really tough for the players. A good win but tougher assignments ahead with Wexford in Wexford next up.
Its going to be tough to stay up in Div 1B. One game at a time."