Laois draw Carlow again in the qualifiers

For the second year in a row Laois will face neighbours Carlow in the first round of the All Ireland qualifiers.

Last year Laois overcame Carlow by 1-10 to 0-9 with John O’Loughlin getting the all important goal in O’Moore Park.

This year the game will be played in Dr Cullen Park on the weekend of July 29/30.

Laois lost to Louth in the Leinster Championship by 1-16 to 1-6 while Carlow were on the wrong end of a 3-15 to 1-10 scoreline against Westmeath.