Laois 1-15 Louth 1-11MJ Tierney kicked six points for Laois as the Laois held out for a four-point victory at O'Moore Park today, reports the Irish Examiner. Laois led by 1-09 to 0-04 at half-time thanks to a goal from midfielder Pauric Clancy.
Louth kept in touch thanks to the efforts of Darren Clarke, but Laois built up an 11-point lead 13 minutes after the interval, following Ross Munnelly's opening score. Louth then responded well, inspired by substitute Aaron Hoey.
Hoey's 59th-minute goal gave them a life-line, but Laois held firm.
