Classy Laois back in the big time

Laois 3-14 Westmeath 1-09

Brian Hanley’s Westmeath scored just once from play — a seventh minute John Shaw point — as they were completely outclassed, much to the delight of Laois fans in the 1,050 official attendance.

Laois got off to a lightning start with pacey attacker John Brophy firing a brace of goals, giving them a commanding seven points cushion, 2-4 to 0-3, with just 14 minutes gone.