Callum Mccormack

Champions take early control and build impregnable lead at O’Moore Park

Bid for six in a row begins with 11 point win in difficult conditions in Portlaoise

Christopher Conroy’s late fisted effort completes the win for Mickey Graham’s side

Faithful county see off Westmeath to reach decider

Colm Collins’s side end their poor Round 3 qualifier run in style in Mullingar

Strong first-half performance by the victors proves crucial in midlands derby

Dublin playing a longer game with annual auditions for the big time

Longford did not manage a score from play in surprising mismatch in pre-season clash

Callum McCormack also shines for Lake County as Derry rue late missed penalty

Longford, Meath and Westmeath win to secure their semi-final spots next weekend

Between the 13th minute and half-time, Dublin scored 1-11. Westmeath only scored 0-1

They have yet to hit their stride but Jim Gavin’s side are 1/100 favourites for a reason

Half way there? What have Westmeath learned from last two Leinster final defeats . . .

Westmeath’s massed defence could pose some problems for Stephen Rochford’s side