Laois relegated to Division 2 after loss to Carlow
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Laois has been relegated to Division 2 for the 2026 season after losing to Carlow by three points at O'Moore Park. Despite leading late in the game, Laois could not hold on as Carlow scored a crucial goal and finished stronger. Carlow's victory secures their safety in Division 1, while Laois's fate is sealed regardless of their final match against Dublin. Carlow can still aim for promotion if they win their next game against Westmeath and other results favor them. In other matches, Meath kept their promotion hopes alive with a high-scoring win over Down, while Armagh moved closer to safety in Division 3 with a win against Cavan.