Rosenallis club man and Laois GAA senior hurling captain David Dooley had the honour of climbing the Hogan Stand on Saturday, June 6 to lift the Joe McDonagh Cup for the second time. There were wild celebrations as Laois put two successive final losses well and truly in the past with victory over Carlow in the Joe McDonagh Cup Final in Croke Park.

1. 6 June 2026; The Laois team celebrate with the Joe McDonagh Cup after the Joe McDonagh Cup final match between Carlow and Laois at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile
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2. 6 June 2026; Jack Kelly of Laois celebrates scoring his side's 26th point, in the 74th minute, during the Joe McDonagh Cup final match between Carlow and Laois at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
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3. 6 June 2026; Jack Kelly of Laois celebrates scoring his side's 26th point, in the 74th minute, during the Joe McDonagh Cup final match between Carlow and Laois at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
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4. 6 June 2026; Laois players and officials celebrate winning the Joe McDonagh Cup final match between Carlow and Laois at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile
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