Up and Down: Laverty aiming to get the balance right for Tailteann Cup decider

The Ulster side look to round out their season with a win over Wicklow at HQ. 

SOFT SEATS: Oisin McConville of Wicklow and Down boss Conor Laverty. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan

In his GAA+ interview on the pitch in Letterkenny after beating Donegal in April, Conor Laverty revealed the extent of his and the Down team's preparation.

"The commitment they've given me for four weeks, they've put their lives on hold, we've been together 10 days in a row now, so we have, studying Donegal, making sure we had every i dotted and t crossed," he said. "We left no stone unturned."