The midlanders competed well in the first period but were blown away in the second.
Offaly finished their league campaign as a "leggy" team according their manager Martin Murphy.
The Faithful county has had to deal with the sudden loss of Liam Kearns just over two weeks ago.
Murphy confirmed the experience took energy out of the team.
Despite that shock he says they tried their best against Down and the score could have been closer:
The score at full time was Down 1-18 Offaly 0-9.
Westmeath SHC: Ending Championship Drought On The Cards For Lough Lene Gaels
Lough Lene Gaels were previous championship winners in 2002.
Midlands LGFA Champions Looking To Book Provincial Semi-Final Spots
Ballinamere Durrow, Portlaoise and Milltown are all in action.
Laois SFC: Consistency The Message From Portarlington Manager
Portarlington take on Courtwood this weekend in a replay.
Portlaoise Panthers Aiming To Return To Winning Ways
The Laois club have lost their previous two games in the Super League.
Westmeath SHC: Castletown Geoghegan And Lough Lene Gaels Set For Bank Holiday Clash
The two sides played out a draw in their first match.
Buccaneers Travel To Wexford In AIL This Weekend
Buccs are looking to win their first game of the season in Division 2B.
Offaly SFC: Ferbane Looking To End Six Year Championship Drought
A 13th title is the motivation for Ferbane this weekend.
Laois SFC: A Second Chance Awaits Courtwood
Courtwood and Portarlington will clash in a Laois Football Championship Final replay.
Portlaoise Panthers Looking To Continue 100% Start
Panthers have had a positive start to the season.
Westmeath SFC: Coralstown Kinnegad Looking To End 29 Year Famine
Jack Cooney's side take on The Down's on Sunday.
Offaly SFC: Tullamore And Ferbane Set For Trilogy
A win for Tullamore will secure a three in a row for the first time since 1926.
Milltown Secure Westmeath Ladies Football Championship
A late goal sealed the title for the club.
Medals Secured For Midlands Boxer At European U15 Championships
Ronan Charles secured a dominant victory over Lativian Denis Kaschenk.
Westmeath SFC: A Repeat Of 2022 The Motivation For The Down's
The Down's take on Coralstown Kinnegad this Sunday.
Westmeath Seeks Government Backing For €78m Sports Complex Plans
A swimming pool, sports hall, badminton courts and weather pitches are some of the features.
Offaly SHC: Shinrone Fightback Not Enough In The End
Shinrone almost pulled off one of the comebacks of the season.
Clara Star Nominated For Player Of The Year Award
Aoife Dalton was a standout performer in Ireland's World Cup campaign this year.
"There's Work To Be Done To Sign Players"
Athlone Town head into the off-season after unprecedented success.
CCFL: Scoreless Draw Leaves Clonaslee Bottom Of Senior Division
St Peter's meet Willow Park in this week's headline fixture.
Laois SHC: Champions Stand Up To Be Counted When It Matters Most
Willie Hyland's side defended their title with a six point victory over Camross.
