Rioghan Murphy leveled the game to save his side a draw.
The Laois Football Manager says he's proud of his side's performance following their opening round in the National Football League.
Justin McNulty's side played out a 1-10 to 0-13 draw at home to Limerick in Division Three, earning their first point of the season.
Evan O'Carroll impressed with 1-4, while Rioghan Murphy kicked a late free to salvage a share of the points.
Attention for the O'Moore County now turns to the clash away to Wexford this Saturday evening.
McNulty says while there are improvements needed, his side showed bravery throughout the 70 minutes:
Justin McNulty spoke to Midlands 103 commentator Pat O'Sullivan following the conclusion of the game in Portlaoise on Saturday evening and began by paying tribute to 23 year old Ciaran ‘Nelly’ O’Neill from Stradbally who passed away on Friday:
Laois SFC: Killeshin Deliver Knockout Blow To Portlaoise
Westmeath SFC: Moate All Whites Turn Attention To County "Standard Bearers"
Town Continue Rich Vein Of Form With Creditable Students Draw
Offaly SFC: Shamrocks And Tullamore Secure Semi-Final Spots
John Heslin Aiming To Feature For Westmeath Next Season
Westmeath SFC: St Loman's Mullingar And Moate All Whites Progress
Athlone Town Move Closer To Women's Premier Division Title
Alex Dunne Keeps F2 Title Hopes Alive With Spanish GP Podium
I've Great People Around Me - Shane Lowry
Trump To Lift US Tariff On Irish Whiskey After Talks With Shane Lowry
Lowry Breaks Title Drought With Magnificent Irish Open Victory
Shane Lowry Leading The Way At The Irish Open
Alex Dunne Secures Front Row Start For F2 Feature Race In Madrid
Former Golf Coach Stunned With Stuart Grehan Not Competing At Irish Open
Treaty United The Next Test For Athlone Town
Mark McHugh To Remain In Charge Of Westmeath Footballers
Cannonball 2026 Heading For Offaly Today
Westmeath SFC: St Loman's Mullingar Aiming To Push Forward
Laois SFC: Places In The Semi-Finals Up For Grabs