A second half surge from Laois proved to be the difference in the end.
Laois football manager Justin McNulty is happy his side have banished the demons of their last appearance in Croke Park as a strong second half showing secured the National Football League Division 4 title.
Goals from Ben Dempsey, Eoin Lowry and Paul Kingston helped the O'Moore County to a 3-14 to 0-09 win over Leitrim on Saturday.
Evan O'Carroll played a captain's role as his haul of six points led to him receiving the man of the match award.
McNulty was keen to state the importance of the victory ahead of their championship opener against Offaly at O'Moore Park on 13 April.
He says leaving Croke Park with a win was a great feeling.
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