Diarmuid Whelan struck a magnificent 10 points as Laois ended Kildare’s reign as Leinster and All-Ireland U20 champions at the first stage in St Conleth’s Park last night on Tuesday evening.

ONE of the finalists in the 2003-2004 Thomas Crosbie Holdings (TCH) All-Ireland Schools’ Quiz last night got off to a flying start in this year’s competition.