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.
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Dean Ebbe picked up two goals for Town.
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Offaly And Westmeath Minor Hurlers Bring 100% Records In To Midlands Derby
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Laois Welcome All Ireland Champions To Portlaoise
Westmeath and Offaly have intermediate championship away days in the South East.
Athlone Looking To Extend Unbeaten Run Against DLR Waves
The midlanders are enjoying a fine start to their 2024 season.
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Johnny Kelly's side are yet to win a competitive game this season.
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The Irish pair enjoyed a bogey-free first round at the Zurich Classic.
Portarlington's Golden Girl Lands First Major Winner's Medal
Nicole Turner won a shared gold after a dead-heat finish in Belgrade.
Laois Can Improve Plenty - Enda Lyons
Laois fought back from an eight point deficit against Offaly last weekend.
