Portlaoise are looking to win their first title since 2019.
Portlaoise insist St Joseph's are the favourites ahead of this weekend's Laois Senior Football Championship Final.
This will be the first meeting between the two sides in the decider since 2002.
Portlaoise go into this encounter hoping to win a 36th title, meanwhile their opponents enter this contest in search of a first title since 2000 after knocking reigning champions Portarlington out in the semi finals.
Speaking to Pat O'Sullivan ahead of the final, Fitzpatrick says his players have to focus on this weekend's game:
Throw in on Sunday from Laois Hire O'Moore Park is at 3:30pm.
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