Laois are aiming to return to Leinster Hurling for 2027.
Laois Hurler Aidan Corby says the aim is to win this year's Joe McDonagh Championship.
Tommy Fitzgerald's side open their Joe McDonagh Cup campaign away to Carlow this Saturday, as they begin their hunt of returning to the Leinster Championship for 2027.
The O'Moore County have been beaten in the previous two deciders.
Promotion back to Division 1B was secured this season, with further silverware the goal.
Corby says the players want to be competing against the best:
Throw in is at 6:00pm from Cullen Park this Saturday.
You can listen to the full interview on Ahead Of The Game tomorrow night from 7:00pm on Midlands 103.
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