Hurlers go down fighting, ladies off to winning start and club leagues heat up

<p>On the hottest weekend of the year, Laois GAA fans were treated to two incredible championship matches, both of which went right down to the wire. </p> <p>On Saturday the senior hurlers pushed Waterford all the way in the All Ireland Qualifiers before eventually succumbing to a five-point loss. </p> <p>Presenter Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett and Damien Carter to look back on that game.</p> <p>Though disappointed that Laois didn't pull off a shock win, there has been a marked turnaround in approach since losing the opening game to Wexford. </p> <p>But despite exiting the championship the season isn't finished just yet and Laois face Westmeath in the Division 1 league playoff this Saturday in O'Moore Park in a fixture that is likely to go right down to the wire again. </p> <p>Steven and Alan also look back on Laois's win over Kildare in the All Ireland intermediate ladies football championship. </p> <p>The ladies have played in a number of thrilling games already this year en route to winning the Division 3 league title - and their championship opener was an epic too. </p> <p>They led by eight points early in the second half, trailed by four at the water break and eventually won by two. </p> <p>They now play Roscommon in their second group game this Sunday where a win would see them top the group and face Louth or Offaly in the All Ireland quarter-final. </p> <p>A draw or a loss of three points or less would see them through in second place to play Leitrim. </p> <p>Alan also looks back on the club football league matches he was at at the weekend while the Go Games, a LaoisToday Golf Society and a Harry Kane apology also get a mention.</p>