Carlow hit the last three points to close out the victory.
Decision making under pressure is what cost Laois in their battle to avoid relegation from Division 1B of the National Hurling League on Saturday.
That's according to O'Moore County manager Tommy Fizgerald after his side's demotion to Division 2A was sealed in a three point defeat in Portlaoise.
The final score in O'Moore Park was 29 points to 2-26.
Fitzgerald says his players didn't have the composure they needed at the end
"I Take Full Blame For That. . .I Don't Have All The Answers"- Justin McNulty On Clare Defeat
Despite leading at the break, Laois were reeled in by Clare in Portlaoise on Saturday.
Athlone's Katherine Sullivan Makes Team Of The Week
Colin Fortune’s team secured a draw to Shamrock Rovers
"It Was A Dream To Watch" - Mickey Harte
Offaly came out victories in the top of the table against Kildare clash in Tullamore.
Super Weekend For Portlaoise Panthers
Both the Men and Women's teams can now look forward to the play-offs.
Shane Lowry Finishes Tied 20th At Players Championship
The Offaly man is back in action this weekend
Shane Lowry Tees Off His Second Round In Just Under An Hour
He'll be hoping to stay in contention going into the weekend.
Laois Eyeing Promotion As Clare Come To O'Moore Park
It promises to be an interesting encounter.
Westmeath Travel To Face Down This Weekend
It's been a tough campaign for the Lake County.
Laois Host Carlow In Must Win Game At O'Moore Park
A defeat would send the midlanders down along with Westmeath.
Alex Dunne Records Fifth Fastest Time In First F2 Qualifying Session
The McLaren junior driver will start from 15th after a ten place grid penalty.
Robbie Henshaw To Start Ireland's Clash With Italy
Ireland need some big favor's if they are to win their third successive Six Nations Championship.
Offaly Face Top Of The Table Clash With Kildare
A big crowd is expected in O'Connor Park on Sunday.
Roscommon's Lisa O'Rourke Looking To Pick Up World Championship Medal This Evening
The Castlerea women had a convincing win in her first bout last night.
Rodin Motorsport Apologise To Dunne After 10-Place Grid Penalty Announced
It's a less then ideal preparation for the 19 year old.
TJ Doheny Takes On Featherweight World Champion Nick Ball
Ball is yet to lose a fight in his 22 bouts to date.
Athlone Town Face Tricky Test Away To Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers produced a shook win over Shelbourne last weekend.
Shane Lowry Tees Off At The Players Championship Tomorrow
He's been paired with the Arnold Palmer invitational winner.
"Avoid The Favourite" - John Hackett
Willie Mullins has four horses running in the Brown Advisory Chase.
Grainne Walsh Loses Out In Controversial World Championship Bout
The 29 year old was up against the Asian Champion and second seed.
To Get A Win There Would Be Huge - Peter Dooley
The loosehead prop is into his third year with Connacht.
