Legendary meath manager Sean Boylan is set to join the backroom team of the Down under-20 footballers for the 2021 season.
The former Royals boss, who spent 23 years in charge of the county before stepping down in 2005, will join in an advisory role.
Boylan led Meath to four All-Ireland titles in the 1980's and 90's as well as eight Leinster crowns, and turns 71 this weekend.
The Dunboyne man is regarded as one of the greatest managers in the history of gaelic football.
Down GAA confirmed the appointment of Conor Laverty as U20 boss this evening, with Boylan joined by Martin Clarke and Declan Morgan in a stellar management team.
In a tweet, the county said: "Down GAA County Committee have confirmed the appointment of Conor Laverty as the new U20 Football manager. The Kilcoo club man will be joined on the management team by Martin Clarke, Declan Morgan and Sean Boylan".
Clarke is among those in the newly appointed backroom team, the former star forward won an All-Star award in Down's run to the 2010 All-Ireland final.
