Mo Nerney fires Laois to long-awaited Intermediate glory

A superb defensive display helped Laois claim the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship for the first time since 2000

SHARPSHOOTER: Mo Nerney of Laois after scoring her side's first goal during the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Intermediate Championship Final match between Laois and Wexford at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Laois 1-13 Wexford 1-11 

Mo Nerney scored 1-5 but it was a superb defensive display that helped Laois claim the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate Championship for the first time since 2000 after a narrow win over Wexford.