O’Dwyer to seal Laois deal next week

MICK O’DWYER will tell Laois GAA chiefs next week that he is ready to lead the county’s Championship challenge for next season at least.

The Kerry maestro broke his silence last night on the fevered speculation about his future, and immediately dismissed out-of-hand claims that he has indicated to Kildare GAA chiefs that he is willing to remain with the county for another season.

"Nothing will be finalised in Laois until next week, but at this stage it looks like I will be managing the county's footballers next season.