Tommy Fitzgerald's side were convincing winners in the end.
Laois have been crowned National Hurling League Division 2 champions.
Tommy Fitzgerald's side claimed an impressive 3-18 to 0-13 point win over Kerry in O'Moore Park on Saturday, to end their league campaign unbeaten and with a 100% record.
Tomas Keyes finished with 1-2, while Aaron Dunphy ended with 0-11.
It's the first piece of silverware of 2026 for the O'Moore County, as they now turn their attention to the start of the Joe McDonagh in three weeks.
Fitzgerald says all the hard work was done in the first half:
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