The Laois defence has come in for praise from their manager after they managed to repel a late Wexford comeback.
Laois Ladies Football manager Donie Brennan believes his backline were decisive in their All Ireland success on Sunday.
Goals have come easily for Brennan's team, 18 were scored over the course of the All Ireland phase of their Championship campaign.
However, it was the defence that impressed during Sunday's final with saves and blocks from Eimear Barry, Clodagh Dunne, and Jane Moore proving crucial.
Laois kept Wexford goal-less until the dying stages of the game and the Queen's County manager says his defenders laid crucial foundations: