News that Mick O'Dwyer had died at the age of ... a win over Meath in the opening round. Laois then defeated Armagh, the reigning All-Ireland champions, in the semi-final to set up a final meeting ...

Laois will be thrilled to secure silverware after losing out in last year’s final to Armagh while also falling just short at provincial level and in last year’s All Ireland premier junior final.