Deise stay unbeaten

WATERFORD maintained their unbeaten run to Division 1B of the Allianz Hurling League, while Laois picked up their first win of the campaign last night.

Early goals from Thomas Ryan and Stephen Bennett helped Waterford to a 3-15 to 0-10 win over Carlow.

Carlow lost Martin Kavanagh through injury, as Waterford moved 2-7 to 0-7 ahead at half-time, with Shane Bennett netting Waterford’s third goal.

Meanwhile, Mark Kavanagh fired 10 points in Laois’s 3-17 to 2-16 win over Offaly.

A Stephen Maher effort helped them lead by 11 points in the final quarter.