Laois' 2027 Allianz Football League Division 3 fixtures released

The provisional fixtures have been released for the 2027 Allianz Football League Division 3, where the Laois senior footballers will be joined by Kildare, Offaly, Sligo, Clare, Carlow, Longford and Westmeath. Kildare and Offaly were relegated from Division 2 last season, while Division 4 champions Carlow and Longford secured promotion.

Laois finished fourth in the league in 2026, collecting seven points from their seven games. They recorded three wins against Down, Westmeath and Sligo, a draw against Limerick and three defeats to Clare, Westmeath and Wexford.

Entering their fourth campaign under manager Justin McNulty, Laois will face a tricky trip to Sligo in the opening round, with the provisional date set for Sunday, January 24, at 2pm. Two home games against Clare and Offaly follow before a clash against near neighbours Carlow in Round 4 at Netwatch Cullen Park on Sunday, February 21.

Round 5 sees Longford visit Laois Hire O'Moore Park on Saturday, February 27, before Kildare make the short trip to Portlaoise on Saturday, March 13, for a 6pm throw-in. Laois will round off their league campaign with an away trip to Mullingar to face Westmeath on Sunday, March 21.

Allianz Football League Division 3 Schedule (Provisional)

Round 1

Laois v Sligo in Markievicz Park at 2pm on Sunday, January 24.

Round 2

Laois v Clare in Laois Hire O'Moore Park at 6pm on Saturday, January 30.

Round 3

Laois v Offaly in Laois Hire O'Moore Park at 6pm on Saturday, February 13.

Round 4

Laois v Carlow in Netwatch Cullen Park at 2pm on Sunday, February 21.

Round 5

Laois v Longford in Laois Hire O'Moore Park at 6pm on Saturday, February 27.

Round 6

Laois v Kildare in Laois Hire O'Moore Park at 6pm on Saturday, March 13.

Round 7

Laois v Westmeath in TEG Cusack Park at 2pm on Sunday, March 21.

Laois' 2027 season will begin on Saturday, January 2, when they take on their opening fixture in the O'Byrne Cup. The draw for the competition has yet to be made.