Laois 1-13 Wexford 0-10

DURING his legendary managerial career, Laois boss Mick O'Dwyer has always maintained the dictum of its "horses for courses."

Kerry 0-14 Laois 1-4

JASON SHERLOCK has been given a starting place on the Dublin team for next Sunday’s Bank of Ireland Leinster SFC final at Croke Park, while former Austin Stack’s clubman Billy Sheehan retains his place on the Laois side.

SEAMUS MOYNIHAN and William Kirby are omitted from the Kerry team for Sunday’s Munster SFC semi-final against Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds.

BRENDAN GUINEY is the only Kerry newcomer for Sunday’s trip to Longford for the Kingdom’s first competitive game since their All-Ireland semi final loss to Tyrone last August.

DERRY are without their Ballinderry contingent for the trip to Cusack Park on Sunday to play Clare.

THE sun shone brightly on the picturesque Galway Golf Club course throughout yesterday during the final practice rounds for the Bulmers Irish Cups and Shields finals beginning at the Salthill venue this morning.