Dublin Senior Football manager Jim Gavin confessed that he wasn't surprised that Laois pushed them hard, despite the Metropolitans winning by an 11-point margin as they began their All-Ireland and Leinster title defence at Croke Park this afternoon.

Galway boss Tomas O'Flatharta has made a host of changes for their All-Ireland Football Qualifier with Meath tomorrow.

Revenge was particularly sweet for Westmeath last night as they added the NFL Division 2 title to their promotion by beating Dublin at the third attempt this season.

Monaghan 0-11 Westmeath 1-10, Clones

All-Ireland SFC first round qualifier: