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<p>Laois's Lauren Kearney warming up prior to the opening round of the Lidl NFL Division 3 at Heywood College on Sunday Photo: Denis Byrne</p>

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Manager has mixed feeling about the new rules

LAOIS ladies began their Division 3 campaign with a draw against Fermanagh in Heywood Community School on Sunday. It was a closely contested match in which Laois were six points down at one stage but also led by four points at another.

Disappointed but proud sums up Stephen’s feelings after the final

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Disappointed but proud sums up Stephen’s feelings after the final

LAOIS were left heartbroken on the pitch at Croke Park on Sunday afternoon as the final hooter sounded, signalling the beginning of Tyrone’s All-Ireland celebrations and the end of Laois’s dream.

Being an average player has led Stephen to be a coach

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Being an average player has led Stephen to be a coach

LAOIS manager Stephen Duff knew when he took on the managers role it was not going to be an easy one. Laois were in a poor place, and he was still very much learning the job. “I was in Australia when I got the call. I was at a wedding.

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Lessons learned from Leinster final loss paved the way for victory over Roscommon

Lessons learned from Leinster final loss paved the way for victory over Roscommon

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Duff left frustrated by ‘inefficient’ performance

Duff left frustrated by ‘inefficient’ performance

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‘!t's about putting pride back in the jersey’ - Duff

‘!t's about putting pride back in the jersey’ - Duff

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‘Feels like two points lost rather than a point gained’ - Duff

‘Feels like two points lost rather than a point gained’ - Duff

Duff just could not hide his delight and satisfaction at a job well done

Duff just could not hide his delight and satisfaction at a job well done

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

Comment LAOIS manager Stephen Duff was in a great mood at 3. 30pm on Sunday after his side recorded their third win in succession in Division 3, this time against Offaly in Bracknagh. “Definitely happy.