Laois will begin the search for a new senior football manager after the surprise decision of John Sugrue to step down after two seasons in charge.
Sugrue has made big strides with the county, leading them to successive promotions from Division Four to Division Two, while also reaching round four of the qualifiers in both 2018 and 2019.
The O'Moore county also advanced to the Leinster final in 2018, where they were defeated by Dublin.
The Laois county board confirmed Sugrue's exit in a statement which read: "Laois GAA football manager John Sugrue has announced his decision to step down from his position as senior football manager.
"Laois GAA wish to state their sincere thanks to John for his hard work, dedication and professionalism that he brought to this role.
"He has certainly left the panel in a better position to take the challenge to a new level under a new direction. Laois GAA wish John the very best of luck in whatever role he now chooses."
