Laois are back in the race for the Joe McDonagh Cup after they defeated Antrim in O'Moore Park on Saturday afternoon ... Laois drew level by the midpoint of the half via Phelan and Maher before a free from Maher gave them the advantage once more ... Laois.
Kildare 2-20 (2-1-18) Laois 2-15 (2-1-13) ... Buoyed by their opening‑round win over Offaly, Laois started brightly in their first championship meeting with Kildare in Newbridge since 1984 ... Laois.
Goals win games they say and after this Joe McDonagh Cup first round game at Netwatch Cullen Park it was Carlow's ability to find the net that made the difference as they ran out 4-17 to 1-17 winners over Laois... Laois.
This Sunday afternoon they meet a Laois side in Newbridge; a rare fixture in championship football, and one that could swing either way with an Evan O’Carroll-inspired Laois soaring on the back of a nine-point defeat of Offaly last weekend.