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Down v Laois today: How to watch Tailteann Cup final, TV time and match info

Conor Laverty’s Down will hope to get over the line this year as they return to Croke Park for the Tailteann Cup final against Justin McNulty’s Laois

Conor Laverty was proud of his Down players after Sunday's Tailteann Cup semi-final win over Sligo. Picture by Seamus Loughran
Conor Laverty was proud of his Down players after Sunday's Tailteann Cup semi-final win over Sligo. Picture by Seamus Loughran (seamus loughran)
By Liam Grimley

AFTER a frustrating season for Down, the Tailteann Cup offers the Mournemen a chance at redemption and Sam Maguire football next year.

The promised land of the senior championship was the goal for this year’s Down team, with their squad believing that they belonged with the big boys.

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However, through different circumstances, they wound up missing out and fighting for the Tailteann Cup again.

Last year, Down missed out on silverware when Meath beat them 2-13 to 0-14.

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Laois met the Mournemen last year in the semi-final stage of the Tailteann Cup, with Down coming out winners by a scoreline of 8-16 to 2-12.

This year, Justin McNulty and his men have gone from strength to strength, first winning the Division Four League Final against Leitrim and beating teams such as Fermanagh, Kildare and Antrim on their way to Croke Park this weekend.

When and Where will the Tailteann Cup Final take place?

Down will play Laois in the Tailteann Cup final at Croke Park on Saturday, July 13.

Throw-in is at 3pm.

Where can I watch the game?

Live coverage of the Tailteann Cup is on RTÉ.