This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in November 2020. Aughrim. 1986. Laois v Wicklow. There are few days in Laois GAA history that stand out as much – and it’s for all the wrong reasons. It’s the day that Laois were knocked out of the Leinster championship in the opening round, just six weeks…
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