Kernan backs Portlaoise, but warns of over-confidence

JOE Kernan believes Portlaoise can win their second AIB All-Ireland club football title on St. Patrick’s Day.

The man who led Crossmaglen Rangers to three titles and an unbeaten sequence in the All-Ireland series suggests that over-confidence could be the one thing that could upset the Laois side in the decider against Ballina Stephenites.

However, respective managers Tommy Conroy and Tommy Lyons are satisfied that their teams can improve on their semi-final wins.