Down v Laois: What time, what channel and all you need to know

Down's Liam Kerr celebrates after scoring his side's fifth goal during last season's Tailteann Cup semi-final against Laois at Croke Park. Photo: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

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The Tailteann Cup is up for grabs this weekend with Down and Laois battling for the title. Here's all you need to know about the game.

Where and when is it on?

The match takes place at Croke Park in Dublin with a 3.00pm throw-in on Saturday.

Where can I watch the game?

The match is being shown on RTÉ 2. It is being streamed live on the RTÉ Player and you can also follow all the action as it happens in our liveblog on Independent.ie.

What can I read about and listen to on Independent.ie?

Tommy Conlon has given his thoughts on where football is going after an uninspiring quarter-finals series in the All-Ireland championship.

Colm Keys and Conor McKeon joined Will Slattery on The Throw-In Football Show after the quarter-final weekend.

Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

What are the odds?

Down are odds-on favourites at 1/5 with Laois 4/1 and the draw after 70 minutes is 11/1.

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