It follows on from a defeat to Meath in the O'Byrne Cup last weekend.
Laois footballers have a lot of improvements to make before they open their National Football League campaign.
That's the view of the O'Moore county team manager Mike Quirke who was speaking after the team lost by 10 points to Meath at the weekend.
The Kerryman says that the opening round game away to Roscommon has to be the target:
Laois SHC: Champion Meet Challenger In Portlaoise Tonight
Clough/Ballacolla are taking on Camross in O'Moore Park.
Mullingar Trainer Goes To Galway With Live Chances
Ciaran Murphy will be hoping to land victory in either the 5pm opener or the 8.10pm.
"It's Amazing" - Laois Camogie Captain Thanks Fundraiser Supporters
The O'Moore County are in All Ireland final action next week.
Town Play Students In Lissywollen
Athlone are looking for a first league win under Sean O'Connor.
Midlands Soccer Club Gets €400k For New Astro Pitch
St.Fiacc's in Graiguecullen will get LEADER funding from both Laois and Carlow.
Quadruple Title Chasing Tullamore Meet Shamrocks
The game takes place in Ferbane with throw in set for 7.30pm.
Westmeath SHC: Championship Favourites Meet On Sunday
Castletown Geoghegan have pipped Lough Lene Gaels to the last two county titles.
Galway Hurdle Headlines Thursday's Action At The Races
Athlone jockey Rory Cleary is booked for two rides today.
Mayo's New-Rules Formula Sets The Standard - Alan Mangan
The Connacht side broke their 75 year title drought.
Four Games Down For Decision In Offaly Senior Football Championship
Tullamore against Shamrocks is the stand out tie for this weekend.
"We Want To Do It Now" - Tubberclaire Forward Sets No Limits In Senior Grade
Kealan Connell scored 1-4 in his senior championship debut.
Westmeath Trainer Runs Granville Street At Galway Races
The eight year old gelding has a number of questions to answer about his hurdling form.
Westmeath SFC: Tubberclair Make Strong Start To Senior Championship Return
Last year's intermediate champions have made a fast start to life back at the top table.
Offaly SHC: Tullamore Satisfied With Competitive Start To Championship Campaign
Shane Hand's side have picked up one win after playing two title favourites.
Westmeath SFC: Coralstown Kinnegad Impress In Championship Opener
Last year's beaten finalists have made a winning start to this year's campaign.
Laois SFC: Portarlington Look Well Set For Title Defence
Last year's champions were impressive winners on their return to championship action.
Town Continue League Struggles After Treaty Defeat
The first division outfit look likely to stay there after another loss.
Westmeath SFC: St Loman's Reflect On Lost Victory After Downs Comeback Secures Draw
Both clubs are considered title contenders in the Lake County.
Andy Moran Celebrated After Famous Mayo Victory
The Westerners defeated Kerry 1-20 to 1-17 to bring their 75 year drought to an end.
Offaly SHC: Ballinamere Survive Tullamore Fightback To Claim Spoils
Dan Bourke will be out for a period after picking up a suspected dislocated shoulder.
