They suffered a tough one point defeat to Clare.
Eddie Brennan's Laois team were a whisker away from causing one of the hurling championships greatest upsets on Saturday.
The exited the All-Ireland qualifiers, losing out by a point to Clare, 3-17 to 27 points.
The banner played the entire second half with 14 men when David McInerney received a straight red card just before the interval.
Brennan says his team are learning they can't afford any errors at the top table:
There Should Be A Big Crowd For Offaly Laois Next Weekend - Brian Gavin
The two midlands sides face off in the opening round of the Leinster Football Championship.
Buccaneers Travel To Galwegians For Final Game Of AIL Season
The club are aiming to finish off on a high.
Athlone Town Look To Maintain Unbeaten Home Record
Ian Ryan's side welcome UCD and Longford Town to Lissywollen this Bank Holiday weekend.
Laois And Offaly Face Off In Leinster U20 Hurling Championship
Westmeath welcome Antrim to the midlands.
Athlone Town Confirm Trio To Remain In Charge Of Women's Side
Brian Shelley, Dan Byrne and Anthony Faye will lead the team for the foreseeable.
Patsy Joyce Gearing Up For World Boxing Cup In Brazil
The Mullingar man is part of an 11 team squad for Ireland.
Westmeath's Jessica Hennessy Helps Bournemouth Lift Silverware
The former Athlone Town player was instrumental for her side.
Athlone Town Kick Off All Island Cup
The midlanders are in Group C.
Westmeath U20s Bounce Back While Laois Drop Out
Offaly got their campaign off to a losing start.
Laois, Offaly And Westmeath In Action In U20 Football Championship
All three games throw in at 7:30pm this evening.
Westmeath Take Down Dublin In Leinster Minor Football Championship
It's now two wins from two for Mick Dillon's side.
Buccaneers Beaten By Sligo In Penultimate Game Of The Season
Buccs did leave with two losing bonus points.
Westmeath Host Dublin In Leinster Minor Football Championship
Westmeath were 12 point winners over Longford in the opening round.
Offaly Miss Out On Promotion In National Ladies Football League
Carlow will be competing in Division Three in 2027.
Laois Hurling Captain Says Winning Games Vital For Confidence
Laois secured the Division 2 Hurling title at the weekend.
Dana Scheriff Stars As Athlone Town Lay Down Marker At Bohemians
Scheriff scored four times for her side.
Westmeath Ladies Finish League Campaign With Victory Over Cavan
Westmeath will play in Division Three in 2027 despite the win.
Shane Lowry Lands Hole In One At Houston Open
It's the fourth time the Clara man has achieved this on the PGA Tour.
Laois Defeat Kerry To Win Division Two Hurling League Final
Tommy Fitzgerald's side were convincing winners in the end.
Cork City Prove Too Strong For Athlone Town
Athlone Town now sit fourth in the First Division.
