Down into Tailteann Cup semi-final as they overcome Wicklow challenge

Conor Laverty’s side led at the break and pushed clear in the second half to maintain their hopes of going one better than last year’s final defeat

Down manager Conor Laverty, right, and Wicklow manager Oisín McConville shake hands after the Tailteann Cup quarter-final

Tailteann Cup quarter-final: Down 1-12 Wicklow 0-12 

Down booked their spot in Monday’s Tailteann Cup semi-final with victory over Wicklow on Saturday evening in Páirc Esler.