Laois leap to a place in the sun

Laois 0-16

This wasn't the outcome that was generally expected from yesterday's fascinating Bank of Ireland Leinster semi-final in Croke Park, yet, it was entirely predictable on the evidence of the consistency and quality of Laois's play all through. Conversely, weak finishing seriously undermined Dublin's erratic challenge.

It results in the first Laois/Kildare final since 1946 when Laois won their last title and broke a Dublin hoodoo that had lasted for 22 years (and much longer in Croke Park).