After a number of years struggling, the Laois hurlers found themselves falling to Division Two in 2023.
A year of close calls and what might have beens characterised Laois' year in hurling.
Willie Maher's first 12 months over the O'Moore County saw a six point league defeat to Antrim set up arelegation play off against Westmeath.
Maher's men were beaten by four at Semple Stadium in March to send Laois down to Division Two.
The Joe McDonagh Cup campaign floundered on an opening round defeat to Offaly in Tullamore, and a draw against Carlow at Netwatch Cullen Park.
In the senior club championship, Camross rose again to the top while Abbeyleix achieved huge success from top to bottom before disappointment in the senior hurling county final.
Midlands 103's Jack Nolan tells David Hollywood about all he saw in 2023:
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