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Can Clare or Dubs upset the odds, McDonagh Cup preview

Brendan Cummins joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the Munster and Leinster hurling finals, as well as Laois against Offaly in the Joe McDonagh Cup decider.

Hurling • 06 Jun 24

Fermanagh's Declan McCusker is tackled by Eoin Lowry of Laois

Fermanagh see off Laois to secure quarter-final spot

Goals from Callum Jones (2) and Conor McShea ensured that Fermanagh defeated Laois and sealed a quarter-final spot in the Tailteann Cup

Football • 01 Jun 24

David Williams fired over 0-11 for the Lake County

Westmeath end campaign with easy win against Laois

Westmeath won by double-scores - 2-26 to 0-16 against Laois in this Joe McDonagh dead-rubber in breezy TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar.

Hurling • 25 May 24

Evan O'Carroll of Laois finished with a personal tally of four points

Laois edge out Wicklow by the minimum margin

The Laois footballers got their Tailteann Cup campaign back on track as they edged out Wicklow by 0-11 to 0-10 in Aughrim.

Football • 19 May 24

Jer Quinlan caused Down constant problems in Portlaoise

Laois into Joe McDonagh final with game to spare

Laois are through to the Joe McDonagh Cup final with a game to spare following an emphatic victory at home to Down at Laois Hire O'Moore Park.

Hurling • 18 May 24

Aaron Amond converted from the spot to draw his side level

Amond's late, late brace rescues a draw for Carlow

Carlow scored two late goals to snatch a draw with Laois and take a point from their opening Tailteann Cup encounter as it finished 2-17 apiece at Laois Hire O'Moore Park.

Football • 13 May 24

Laois take huge step towards Joe McDonagh final

Laois took a huge step towards the Joe McDonagh Cup final with a comfortable and deserved 10-point win that simultaneously puts a huge dent in the Kingdom's hopes of reaching their first decider since 2022.

GAA • 05 May 24

Aoife Rattigan was one of four Kildare players on the scoresheet against Laois

Goal-hungry Kildare off the mark in Leinster

Two second half goals from Holly Tyrrell and one in the first half from Leah Doran ensured a first victory in the Leinster Championship for Kildare this season against Laois in Manguard Park.

GAA • 04 May 24

Seven-goal Laois hammer Meath in Joe McDonagh Cup

Laois made it two wins from two Joe McDonagh Cup games with a huge 7-29 to 1-16 victory over Meath in Trim.

GAA • 27 Apr 24

Paddy Purcell was the match-winner for Laois

Purcell's late brace fires Laois to win over Offaly

Laois trailed in this game for 50 minutes and Offaly will be left ruing missed chances as their wides allowed Laois to stay in the game before Paddy Purcell scored two late goals.

GAA • 21 Apr 24

Evan O'Carroll is captain of Laois this year

In-form O'Carroll hopeful of more Laois progress

Evan O'Carroll goes into Sunday's Leinster Football Championship derby with Offaly in fine form after shooting six points in the Division 4 league final win over Leitrim.

Football • 10 Apr 24

Tomas Keyes of Laois gets a shot away despite the attentions of Carlow's Jack McCullagh

Laois's weekend gets better after hurlers' success

Laois were full value for their 2-22 to 1-12 Allianz Hurling League Division 2A final victory at Netwatch Cullen Park as they ran out easy winners courtesy of an excellent second-half performance against Carlow.

Hurling • 31 Mar 24

Dessie Dolan celebrates after Westmeath beat Down to seal the Division 3 title on Saturday night

'Too busy' - Dolan dubious of Gaelic football calendar

Westmeath manager Dessie Dolan questioned the GAA's fixtures scheduling after his side won the Allianz Football League Division 3 title, just eight days before they have to play a Leinster SFC quarter-final.

Football • 31 Mar 24

Laois celebrate their first league trophy in six years

O'Carroll inspires Laois to comfortable Division 4 win

Leitrim will have to wait for their first win at Croke Park after a strong Laois finish secured the NFL Division 4 title for Justin McNulty's side on a scoreline of 3-14 to 0-09.

Football • 30 Mar 24

Laois 3-14 Leitrim 0-09 - Allianz League Div 4 recap

Laois and Leitrim meet in the first of four finals at Croke Park this weekend with Justin McNulty's side aiming for revenge following their earlier league loss.

Football • 31 Mar 24

Mark Barry helped himself to two goals and three points

Laois overpower Waterford to go up

The Laois senior footballers have been promoted to Allianz Football League Division 3 and qualified for the Division 4 league final in Croke Park next weekend after a 5-19 to 0-09 win over Waterford.

Football • 24 Mar 24

Hurling wrap: Laois power past Down to reach 2A final

Laois are through to the Allianz Hurling League Division 2A final following a 1-24 to 0-13 victory over Down at Laois Hire O'Moore Park.

GAA • 23 Mar 24

McNulty hits winner as Leitrim spoil promotion party

Laois' charge towards Division 3 hit a speed bump as they were beaten by Leitrim for the second year running.

Football • 18 Mar 24

Ross King contributed 1-07 to Laois's tally

Laois overcome slow start to see off Kerry

Laois warmed up for their league semi-final against Down with a comfortable 4-20 to 1-19 victory over Kerry at O'Moore Park.

GAA • 16 Mar 24

Aaron Dunphy weighed in with 1-10 for Laois

Laois back on track after dominant win over Meath

Laois got their Allianz Hurling League Division 2A campaign back on track with a thumping 4-26 to 1-12 victory over Meath in Pairc Tailteann.

GAA • 10 Mar 24

Evan O'Carroll struck the opening goal early in the second half

Laois on cusp of promotion after dispatching London

The Laois senior footballers made it five wins from five in Division 4 of the National League following victory over London this evening.

Allianz Football League • 02 Mar 24

Laois goalkeeper Killian Roche made a big difference

Roche's rearguard action helps Laois edge past Tipp

Table-toppers Laois had to battle all the way to take full points from Tipperary in a very competitive Allianz Football League Division 4 tie at Semple Stadium.

Football • 25 Feb 24

Hurling round-up: Kavanagh on fire, Leitrim's first win

Carlow have taken a giant step towards the final of Division 2A of the National League following a 1-23 to 0-21 five-point win over Laois this evening.

GAA • 24 Feb 24

Damon Larkin scored 1-01 for Laois from Midfield

Laois find second gear to overhaul Carlow

The Laois footballers maintained their 100% start to this year's league campaign and remain on track for promotion to Division 3 with a 2-14 to 0-09 win over Carlow.

Football • 17 Feb 24

Bergin goal seals Laois win over Kildare

Laois continued their winning start to Alliianz Hurling League Division 2A with victory over Kildare at Hawkfield.

GAA • 11 Feb 24

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