John Sugrue has guided Laois to successive promotions in the Allianz Football League.
Sunday June 10
Leinster Senior Football Championship semi-final
Laois v Carlow, Croke Park, 2pm
The neighbours collide at GAA headquarters with Carlow intent on earning a first Championship win over Laois since 1988.
Laois also beat Carlow in two Allianz Football League Division Four matches this year so Turlough O'Brien's improving side will want to turn the tables.
Victories over Louth and Kildare ensure Carlow hit the Jones Road venue armed with confidence and that vital Championship ingredient: momentum.
John Sugrue's Laois, though, have motored fairly smoothly themselves in 2018 with victories over Wexford and Westmeath bringing a deep sense of satisfaction.
