Laois somehow managed to escape from Dr Hyde Park with a draw as late goals from Evan O’Carroll and Kieran Lillis earned Mike Quirke’s side a share of the spoils.

A disputable additional time free ensured Donegal extended their unbeaten record in Ballybofey to 16 games.

Kerry await on August 28.

As expected, for Dublin it was a comfortable first championship day away from Croke Park in 10 days but not without its faults.