Laois chairman welcomes Under-21 final switch

Laois GAA chairman Brian Allen has welcomed the decision to switch the Bord Gais Energy Leinster Under-21 Hurling final from Kilkenny to Portlaoise on July 11.

Laois were due to face Kilkenny at Nowlan Park in Kilkenny but Kilkenny GAA officials conceded home advantage meaning that the final will be played at O'Moore Park and broadcast live on TG4 (throw-in 7.30pm).