Laois hurlers book spot in qualifier draw - but who can they face next weekend?

The win over Antrim means Laois, as well as cementing their place in the Leinster SHC in 2022, also enter Monday’s draw for the first round proper of the qualifiers.

Laois’ Charles Dwyer celebrates the opening goal of the win over Antrim. Picutre: INPHO/Brian Reilly-Troy

Laois’ victory over Antrim in the preliminary round of the hurling qualifiers at Parnell Park on Saturday afternoon means we now know all the identity of every team in Monday’s hurling qualifier draw.

Two goals from Paddy Purcell and a 10-point effort from PJ Scully ensured Cheddar Plunkett’s men avoided the dreaded drop down to the Joe McDonagh Cup - and subjected the Saffrons to second-tier hurling despite a promising Division 1 National League campaign.