Reality check for Laois as clock beats Fermanagh

Laois 1-19 Fermanagh 2-15

Laois were expected to brush Fermanagh aside, but struggled for long spells. Some of that was down to their own poor play, more of it down to Fermanagh’s industry and the excellence of Sean Quigley, who finished with 2-8.

His penalty eight minutes from time set up the frantic finish as Fermanagh got within one, only to see Laois go three ahead before the Erne County got to within one again. They were still looking for an equaliser when David Coldrick’s whistle signalled the end of a heroic effort from Pete McGrath’s side.