LAOIS came into this game with momentum and purpose following their opening round win over Waterford, but they left Aughrim with plenty to reflect on after a second-half showing that never truly sparked into life.

LAOIS senior football manager Justin McNulty pulled no punches following his side’s five-point defeat to Wicklow in the Tailteann Cup on Saturday evening, admitting that the performance in Aughrim was well short of what was expected.

TODAY Clare make the journey to Laois Hire O’Moore Park for a vital game in the National Football League. Since the original fixture was cancelled owing to the weather, the two counties have had mixed fortunes.