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:
Kilbeggan Races Returns Tomorrow Afternoon
The first race goes to post tomorrow at 4:30pm.
Laois SFC: Graiguecullen And Stradbally Pick Up Opening Round Wins
The action continues this evening.
Offaly SHC: Kilcormac Killoughey Face Kinnitty In Must Win Game
The reigning champions were beaten in their first game.
Westmeath SFC: Opening Round Begins With Bang
The first round of games get underway tomorrow evening.
Athlone Town Advance In Women's Champions League Qualifying Round
Town will be back in action in Poland this Saturday.
Laois SFC: Round One Gets Underway This Evening
Both games this evening throw in at 7:30pm.
Mullingar Harriers Athletes Shine On International Stage
Lily and Conor Walsh shined brightest in Budapest.
Athlone Town To Face Waterford In FAI Cup Third Round
The game will take place next month.
Athlone Town Cruise To Victory In Women's Premier Division
Town were comfortable 3-0 winners over Bohemians.
Offaly SFC: Bracknagh Stage Second Half Comeback To Defeat Durrow
Peter Cunningham finished with 1-7 for the winners.
Laois SHC: Drama Unfolds In Round Two
There was plenty of talking points from the latest round of games.
Athlone Town Book Place In FAI Cup Third Round
Town had too much for Midleton.
Westmeath SHC: Castletown Geoghegan Maintain Perfect Record
There were also wins for Raharney and Lough Lene Gaels.
Offaly Athletics Club Launches €150k Fundraising Drive
They've raised €66,000 so far.
Laois Book Place In All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Final
They'll face Antrim at Croke Park next month.
Alex Dunne Finishes Fourth At Spa-Francorchamps
The Offaly man sits fourth in the championship standings.
Offaly SFC: Shamrocks Seal Huge Win Over Edenderry
Shamrocks scored five first half goals.
Ryan Fox Crowned 2026 Open Champion
Shane Lowry finished on two-under-par.
World Cup: Spain Are World Champions
Ferran Torres scored the winning goal.
Offaly SFC: Second Round Poses Interesting Ties
The first game of the weekend gets underway this evening.
