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.

Power, O Riain and Currie were recalled in attack too and the Sky Blues looked to have struck upon a potent mix initially. Power's 20th minute goal put them 1-6 to 0-3 clear as Laois struggled to ...