Birr 1-17 Ballyboden St Enda's 0-8:Dublin champions Ballyboden failed to produce the kind of performance that saw them lose by just a point in last year's Leinster decider as they were completed outclassed this time around by Offaly powerhouse Birr at Parnell Park.
It was all over at half-time as all the Birr forwards got on the scoresheet as they built up a 0-14 to 0-4 lead at the break.
Ballyboden couldn't live with the speed of Birr's play with Simon Whelahan controlling affairs. Dylan Hayden scored the pick of their points, an incredible effort from fully 80 metres out demonstrating his side's dominance.
Pa Joe Whelahan's side didn't let up after the break, easing into the semi-finals with a victory margin of 12 points.