Courtwood's Paul O'Flynn is challenged by Portarlington's Robbie Pigott, Patrick O'Sullivan and Curtis Lyons during the Laois SFC Final at O'Moore Park in Portlaoise. Photograph: Tom O’Hanlon/Inpho

On a weekend of notable upsets, one of the most seismic was in Cavan where 4-1 underdogs Kingscourt Stars sensationally defeated a fancied Gowna side by 2-16 to 0-13 in the county final. After falling 0-4 to 0-0 behind early on, the Stars took over and goals just before half-time from Kevin Curtis and man of the match Joe Dillon saw them lead by five at the break.

Meath star Jordan Morris kicked 0-9 for the winners, who were managed by well-travell

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