Laois' 2027 Allianz Hurling League Division 1B fixtures released
The full provisional fixture list has been released as Laois prepare for their return to Division 1B as Division 2 champions
The Laois senior hurlers now know who they will face home and away in next year's Allianz Hurling League Division 1B following the release of the provisional fixtures.
Laois enter the 2027 league campaign as Division 2 champions after blitzing their way through the competition last season, winning all seven games to be crowned champions.
That league success propelled them to even greater heights as captain David Dooley climbed the steps of the Hogan Stand at Croke Park to lift the Joe McDonagh Cup. Laois defeated Carlow in the final after suffering defeats to Kildare and Offaly in the previous two finals at GAA HQ.
Tommy Fitzgerald returns as manager, with Laois set to welcome Antrim to Laois Hire O'Moore Park on Saturday, January 23, at 5pm. Two Midlands derbies follow, with Laois travelling to Tullamore to face Offaly before Kildare make the trip to Portlaoise on Sunday, February 7, for a 2pm throw-in.
Laois have a bye in Round 4 on the weekend of February 20-21. Two of their final three games are away fixtures, with trips to Walsh Park to face Waterford on Sunday, February 28, before travelling to Tralee to take on Kerry at Austin Stack Park on Sunday, March 7, at 1.15pm. Laois' final game of the league campaign comes against Wexford at Laois Hire O'Moore Park on Saturday, March 20, at 3pm.
Allianz Hurling League Division 1B Schedule (Provisional)
Round 1
Laois v Antrim in Laois Hire O'Moore Park at 5pm on Saturday, January 23.
Round 2
Laois v Offaly in Glenisk O'Connor Park at 2pm on Sunday, January 31.
Round 3
Laois v Kildare in Laois Hire O'Moore Park at 2pm on Sunday, February 7.
Round 4
Bye on the weekend of February 20-21.
Round 5
Laois v Waterford in Walsh Park at 2pm on Sunday, February 28.
Round 6
Laois v Kerry in Austin Stack Park, Tralee, on Sunday, March 7, at 1.15pm.
Round 7
Laois v Wexford in Laois Hire O'Moore Park at 3pm on Saturday, March 20.
Laois' 2027 season will begin on Sunday, January 3, when they enter Round 1 of the Walsh Cup. The draw for which has yet to be made.