Munnelly point denies Limerick wins it for Laois

Laois 0-12 Limerick 2-5

However, the outcome would probably have been decided a little earlier but for the brilliance of Limerick's stand-in keeper, Sean Kiely.

Missing up to ten regulars, Liam Kearns' spirited side were further handicapped by having midfielder Jim Donovan yellow-carded after less than a quarter of an hour and losing centre-back Stephen Lavin similarly at a crucial stage.