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Didn't have a great year in Joe Mcdonagh Cup but still didn't slip too much to be heading for the Christy Ring Cup beat Kerry and sent them on their way. Obviously wasn't what was to be desired but the main thing is to come back next year and will be in division 1b for league after toppling Kildare to win division 2 who have shown that there is merit in beating now that they've made it to the Joe Mcdonagh Cup Final after a few unexpected wins and not that they didn't deserve it just no one gave them a chance.

Personally I found this very suspicious and honestly think it was done to prevent uproar of a traditional leinster Championship side being relegated to the joe mcdonagh cup, the same happened after laois beat dublin in 2019 they increased the number of teams in the Leinster championship

I was just wondering what the size of the hurling areas in different counties is because for example Laois with a population of 90,000 the hurling area is only a population of about 30,000 and you won't find a hurling club in the east of the county. Which in my opinion is one of the main reasons why Laois are where they are too good for the Joe Mcdonagh Cup but not good enough for the Leinster Championship

With all left to play for going into the final round who do you think will win the Joe Mcdonagh Cup this year.

It is clear from the Joe Mcdonagh Cup that Laois are way ahead of the other teams including Down and Kildare who as it stands currently will be a division higher than Laois in 2026, it wont be good for laois hurling or for hurling in other counties in division 2 league to have laois in it next year Laois should make a proposal to prevent them from being relegated as it stands currently Laois could be playing in the division 2 league(3rd tier) and the Leinster championship next year.

Person has made an interactive map of club catchment areas in every county here is the link.

Club Catchment areas map

How accurate is it.

Here is link to post creator is looking for feedback on mistakes so can be fixed.
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[Division 3 league Fixtures]

Division 3 league Fixtures

Saturday 25th Jan 2025
Allianz Football League Roinn 3 Round 1
Leitrim 14:30 Laois
Venue: Páirc Seán Uí Eslín, Ballinamore

Sunday 2nd Feb 2025
Allianz Football League Roinn 3 Round 2
Laois 16:00 Offaly
Venue: Laois Hire O'Moore Park, Portlaoise

Sunday 16th Feb 2025
Allianz Football League Roinn 3 Round 3
Laois 14:00 Sligo
Venue: Laois Hire O'Moore Park, Portlaoise

Saturday 22nd Feb 2025
Allianz Football League Roinn 3 Round 4
Kildare 19:00 Laois
Venue: Cedral St Conleths, Newbridge

Saturday 1st Mar 2025
Allianz Football League Roinn 3 Round 5
Laois 17:00 Antrim
Venue: Laois Hire O'Moore Park, Portlaoise

Saturday 15th Mar 2025
Allianz Football League Roinn 3 Round 6
Laois 18:00 Clare
Venue: Laois Hire O'Moore Park, Portlaoise

Sunday 23rd Mar 2025
Allianz Football League Roinn 3 Round 7
Fermanagh 14:00 Laois
Venue: Brewster Park, Enniskillen

Personally I would see no reason why we cant be in div. 2 next year.

Anyone know who is in with the panel this year many newcomers or retiring,not comitting or travelling?