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Laois SFC Final: Portlaoise Captain Commits To Attacking County Final

Thursday, 10 October 2024 12:07

Portlaoise meet Portarlington in this weekend's decider in Laois.

Portlaoise's captain is paying tribute to the club's manager ahead of this year's county final.

Ben Dempsey and his team mates are preparing to take on Portarlington in the Laois Senior Football Championship decider this weekend.

The county's most successful club have impressed through this year's campaign, adopting a direct and attacking style that's seen them land victories over the defending champions St Joseph's in the quarter-finals, and O'Dempsey's in the semis last time out.

Aidan Fennelly took over the side for 2024, and Dempsey says the players are enjoying playing under the club legend:

Dempsey looks forward to this year's championship decider with Midlands 103's Pat O'Sullivan.

He begins by talking about assuming captaincy of the club:

Throw in for this year's Laois football final is set for 4pm in O'Moore Park on Sunday.

Our coverage of Portlaoise against Portarlington is with thanks to Boscos Catering, Portlaoise - specialising in the supply of outdoor catering right across the midlands to the corporate, sports & private sectors. visit boscoscatering.ie

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