Laois notch first championship win over Kildare in 19 years to reach Tailteann semis

After speaking to his players in the dressing room Glenn Ryan confirmed that he had stepped down as Kildare manager, bringing his three year tenure in charge to an end.

Laois' Conor Heffernan celebrates during the Tailteann Cup quarter-final victory over Kildare.  Picture: ©INPHO/Bryan Keane

Tailteann Cup quarter-final: Laois 2-11 Kildare 0-12 

Goals in either half from Mark Barry and Evan O’Carroll helped Laois inflict their first Championship win over neighbours Kildare since 2005 to send them into the Tailteann Cup semi-finals.