LAOIS’ first defence of their Leinster SFC title on Sunday is boosted by the return of Kevin Fitzpatrick for the meeting with Carlow in Dr Cullen Park.

LAOIS’ hopes of retaining the Leinster SFC title this summer could be hit by the news that Allstar goalkeeper Fergal Byron is considering dropping himself off the panel for personal reasons.

LAOIS’ facile win over Carlow in the Leinster SHC on Saturday evening didn’t tell Paudie Butler much he didn’t know about his team’s capabilities.