Donegal lead against Laois at half-time after a workman-like display in their opening Division Two league game at Portlaoise this afternoon.
Donegal are 9/4 favourites to be promoted to the top flight.
Scores from Michael Murphy, Brick Molloy, Anthony Thompson, Christy Toye and a well-worked goal rounded off by Odhran Mac Niallais has steadied the ship for Jim McGuinness’ side.
Frank McGlynn may have added to Mac Niallais’ goal but for a fine save from Graham Brody.
But Laois are far from finished in their quest to get two points from this early season encounter.
Indeed Evan O’Carroll should have netted for Laois after he rounded Paul Durcan but blazed over the bar with the open net at his mercy.
With players of the quality of Ross Munnelly in their squad, Laois are more than capable of turning things around in the second half.
Donegal lead at half-time 1-6 to 0-5.