LAOIS senior hurling manager Tommy Fitzgerald was a content man following his side’s 3-25 to 1-22 victory over Westmeath in the opening round of the Joe McDonagh Cup. While not perfect, it was the ideal start.

Laois 6-26 Wicklow 2-10 FOR the second week in succession Laois travelled away in the Celtic Challenge hurling competition. The week they were in the Faithful Fields taking on Offaly and snatched victory with a last minute goal.