The Dublin champions had a comfortable win in the end.
Tullamore Football Manager Paul McConway has described his side's Leinster semi-final defeat to Ballyboden St Enda's as a 'tough day at the office'.
The three in a row Offaly champions fell to a 15 point loss in O'Connor Park on Saturday to end their hopes of winning a first provincial title.
First half goals from Ross McGarry and Colm Basquel inspired the Dublin winners, while Ryan O'Dwyer also impressed with 0-5.
McConways says the first half performance was the difference:
Paul McConway spoke to Midlands 103's Brian Gavin following the game with Ballyboden St Enda's:
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