RED-HOT favourites Portlaoise had to wait until the second-half beforebeing able to impose their authority on a gallant Rathnew side in this quarter-final clash at O’Moore Park yesterday.

A STORMING finish at Páirc Tailteann – albeit after a third quarter slump – saved Skryne’s blushes and booked them a Leinster club SFC quarter-final spot.

Wicklow have named a strong side to face Westmeath in Div 2A of the National Football League at Aughrim on Sunday.

Wicklow boss John O'Leary has been forced to reinstate defender Brendan O hAnnaidh in his team because of an injury crisis.

Wicklow boss John O'Leary has been boosted by the inclusion of star Rathnew players Tommy Gill and Barry Mernagh in his O'Byrne Cup lineup.