It was a tighter than expected final in O'Moore Park however.
In O'Moore Park reigning champions Portlaoise survived a big scare from maiden finalists Killeshin.
Killeshin led by a point with 15 minutes to go but the Town rattled off six of the next seven scores to run out winners on a scoreline of 0-14 to 2-7.
Man of the match was Portlaoise's Kieran Lillis - who struck three points from midfield.
He says avoiding the Dublin champions in the Leinster Championship is a big motivator:
Laois Author Pays Tribute To Formula One Legend Eddie Jordan
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AIL Changes Make Sense - Darin Claasen
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The club's wait for a first title since 1996 continues.
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Midlands boxers came home with gold, silver and bronze medals.
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It's the club's second title in four seasons.
Portlaoise Panthers Keep Up 100% Record
Rich Ashu was the star performer for his side.
Laois SFC: Portarlington Make It Five Titles In Six Years
It's the club's 17th championship title.
Enda Rowland Announces Reitrement From Inter-County Hurling
The Laois man made his debut for the O'Moore County in 2015.
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Darin Claasen's secured a bonus point win.
Offaly SFC: Three In A Row Secured For Tullamore
Harry Plunkett was the hero for Tullamore.
Portlaoise Panthers Suffer Defeat In Women's Super League
The Laois club have recorded one win in their opening four games.
Westmeath SHC: Back To Back Titles For Castletown Geoghegan
Alan Mangan's side will take on Clough Ballacolla in the Leinster Championship.
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Midlands LGFA Champions Looking To Book Provincial Semi-Final Spots
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Laois SFC: Consistency The Message From Portarlington Manager
Portarlington take on Courtwood this weekend in a replay.
