Denis Croke

1 month ago | laois-nationalist.ie | Denis Croke

Scoil Chríost Rí Portlaoise 12 St Mary’s College Arklow 5GIVEN that Scoil Chríost Rí in Portlaoise only began playing rugby competitively last September what they achieved last Thursday is nothing short of astounding. For not only did they contest and win the 2025 Bank of Ireland Girls Leinster Schools Junior Cup but they also beat the reigning champions, St Mary’s Arklow in the decider.

1 month ago | laois-nationalist.ie | Denis Croke

Portlaoise 26 Portarlington 19IT might be classed as an end of season competition by some, but on Friday night at Togher Portlaoise and Portarlington served up a cracking game of rugby. The sides had met twice this season in the league with the honours shared. Portarlington ended Portlaoise’s unbeaten run in their initial meeting while Portlaoise turned the tables late in the campaign in which they ended a point ahead of their rivals.

2 months ago | laois-nationalist.ie | Denis Croke

A YOUNG Laois boxer has been making waves across the water in England winning his first three professional bouts, but he has one endearing dream, and that is to fight in his home county as a professional. Cian Reddy always wanted to be a boxer and, once he got a taste for the fight game, his ambition was to turn professional. That he did in the middle of last year.

2 months ago | laois-nationalist.ie | Denis Croke

THERE we were, all geared up to see how the new rules would pan out in the opening round of the Allianz National Football League. And for the hurling supporters it was going to be a chance to see how the hurlers were getting on under new manager Tommy Fitzgerald.

Jan 24, 2025 | carlow-nationalist.ie | Denis Croke

PORTLAOISE GAA appointed Turlough O’Brien as the manager of their senior men’s football team for the 2025 season. O’Brien brings a wealth of experience to the role. A former inter-county manager with his native Carlow for six years, he has been a driving force behind the success of his club, Éire Óg, for many years. His track record of achievement and leadership makes him an excellent addition to our club.