Laois looking to next challenge, says Whelan

So near, and yet so far.

Tue, 18 Jun, 2013 - 01:00

Diarmuid O’Flynn

It could have been the continuation of a dream year for Laois hurling on

Sunday. League promotion secured, two games won in the Leinster championship and only a point behind Galway with seven minutes to go in the semi-final following a huge free into the wind inside his own half by Matthew Whelan.

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