McNulty and Laois aiming to take the next step with Tailteann win

The Leinster outfit take on Antrim in the tournament semi-final on Sunday.

LOOKING UP: Laois manager Justin McNulty. Pic: INPHO/Bryan Keane

When Justin McNulty concluded his first term as Laois manager in late 2013, they were fresh off a final round qualifier against All-Ireland holders Donegal and had finished third in Division 2. The previous year, Dublin had only beaten Laois by three points in an All-Ireland quarter-final.

The fall has been significant since and McNulty's second coming is all about elevating the county again. They've already been promoted from Division 4 though that was largely anticipated. A Tailteann Cup triumph, however, would mark progress, securing Laois a return to the All-Ireland SFC after three seasons in tier two.