Laois labour past gutsy New York

A 58th minute goal from experienced Laois defender Mark Timmons ultimately proved decisive, putting the hosts into a lead they wouldn't relinquish.

New York manager Alan O'Mara before the Tailteann Cup preliminary quarter-final match between Laois and New York. Pic: Tom Beary, Sportsfile

Laois 1-13 New York 1-9

Two days after his wedding, and with his new wife in the stand - on 'honeymoon' in Portlaoise, as he put it - New York manager Alan O'Mara almost received the best possible present.