Michael J Tierney hit two early points for Laois but Paul McCumiskey's goal and two Timmy Hanna points helped Down lead 1-4 to 0-4 at the interval.

BBC: Paul McCumiskey

CNN's Greg Botelho, Paul Caron, Chuck Johnston, Ashley Fantz and Jason Hanna contributed to this report.

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CNN's Dave Alsup, Chandler Friedman, Jason Morris, Ed Lavandera, Greg Botelho, Paul Caron, Chuck Johnston, Ashley Fantz and Jason Hanna contributed to this report.

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