Conor Laverty: Crucial that Down give Tailteann Cup everything

FULL FOCUS: Down manager Conor Laverty during the Ulster SFC semi-final at St Tiernach’s Park in Clones. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

After losing the Ulster semi-final in Clones against Armagh, Down are now set for the Tailteann Cup with the draw to take place Tuesday.

Conor Laverty’s side are a second seed along with Antrim and Wicklow. Offaly’s extra-time defeat versus Louth sees them round out the four in that bracket. For the Down manager, it is now vital they fully commit to that competition.