After losing the Tailteann Cup final and Division Three finals, the Mournemen are back in Croker this weekend
Croke Park hasn’t been a happy hunting ground for Down on their last two visits, but their manager Conor Laverty is adamant that his side are suited to the wide open spaces at HQ.
Read more: All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final draw pits Derry against Mayo as fixture details are confirmed “They'd really improved so we knew what they were going to bring. But we came here with a job to do, get back to Croke Park and we're just delighted to be able to do that. With Antrim also progressing thanks to a stunning comeback win over Fermanagh in Brewster Park, there was no need for a semi-final draw as the Saffrons have already met both Sligo and Down in the Championship.
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