Rigney takes over at Laois hurling helm

Former Laois hurler Niall Rigney was appointed last night as manager of the Laois senior hurling team, following the resignation of Damian Fox at the Heritage Hotel in Portlaoise.

A meeting of delegates from Laois hurling clubs and County Board officials broke up just after 9pm last night, after which County Board Chairman Brian Allen expressed his disappointment at the departure of Fox.