Kelly the star as Tipp trounce Laois

Tipperary 3-28, Laois 1-13

A rejuvenated Tipperary destroyed Laois by 21 points in the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Qualifier at Portlaoise.

The game was over by the 15th minute - when Eoin Kelly pounced for his second goal - his first coming in the 13th minute.

Brian O'Meara got Tipperary's third on the resumption.

Kelly contributed 2-08 to Tipperary's tally, while former Kilkenny man Denis Byrne scored six points on his Championship debut for the Premier County.

Laois were never up to the task - despite the best efforts of goalkeeper John Lyons, James Young and David Cuddy.