Laois U-20 football team named for Leinster semi-final against Kildare

David Costello in action against Meath. Photo credit: Denis Byrne

placeholder image — David Costello in action against Meath. Photo credit: Denis Byrne

Tom Byrne and Sean O'Shea have named their starting side for the Leinster U-20 Football Championship semi-final against Kildare tomorrow evening in Laois Hire O'Moore Park.

Laois come into the game having had a week break following their table-topping performance in the group stages which saw them win three games from three. Their win over Meath in the last group game cemented their place at top spot.

The starting 15 for the semi-final against Kildare sees Colin Dunne come into the team with Emo's Tom Fennelly dropping to the bench. Dunne came off the bench in the Meath game to kick two inspirational scores as well as passing to David Costello to run up-field before Costello secured the victory late on with a superb finish to the back of the net.

The Laois starting 15 v Kildare:

Conor Brown (Portlaoise)

Ben Dempsey (Portlaoise)

Colin McEvoy (Portlaoise)

Sean McGrath (Graiguecullen)

Conor McWey (Ballyroan-Abbey)

Simon Fingleton (Park-Ratheniska)

Darragh Slevin (Portarlington)

Conor Heffernan (Killeshin)

Davin McEvoy (Ballyroan-Abbey)

Shaun Fitzpatrick (Ballyroan-Abbey)

Oisin Hooney (St Joseph's)