Offaly lost their last round of the competition after making extensive changesto their line-up.
Offaly have undermined the integrity of the Joe McDonagh Cup according to Laois Manager Willie Maher.
The O'Moore County missed out on progression to the competition's final after Carlow were comfortable winners over Offaly on Saturday.
Laois got the win they needed in good fashion against Kerry in Tralee where it finished 4-23 to 0-21.
Johnny Kelly made 12 changes to an Offaly side that were already qualified for the final and they went down 1-29 to 0-14 in Netwatch Cullen Park.
Speaking after the game Willie Maher tells Jack Nolan despite the victory, he's annoyed at Johnny Kelly's calls:
The Offaly manager however, is standing by his selection:
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