Clare survive chaos to edge 14-man Laois and keep promotion push alive

Laois’ Brian Byrne was sent off after 22 minutes while Clare captain Cillian Brennan was black-carded but Laois missed the subsequent penalty

Eoin Cleary scored 10 points for Clare in the NFL Division 3 victory over Laois. Pic: Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

National Football League Division 3: Clare 0-24 Laois 2-15 

Best watched between your fingers, Clare’s grandstand finish finally edged a madcap showdown with Laois to keep their promotion hopes alive in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg in Ennis.