Portlaoise cruise to 25th title

Portlaoise 2-14 Timahoe 1-7

As with so many of these scripts, the underdogs bit on their opponents’ ankles for much of the afternoon before being left for dust in the final quarter.

Portlaoise were ahead for the first time after eight minutes before relinquishing the lead and it wasn’t until the 21st minute that they regained the advantage that would sustain them against the elements after the break.