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Job done as Laois open Tailteann Cup campaign with victory over Waterford

5 days ago | leinsterexpress.ie | Gavin Cooper

Laois opened their Tailteann Cup campaign with a nine-point win over Waterford at Laois Hire O'Moore Park on Saturday afternoon. 10 scores on the trot in the first half, which included a pair of two-pointers was enough to seal the deal on the day. One concern for Laois will be the hamstring injury that Mark Barry suffered in the first-half, which forced him off at the break.
Late Wexford surge knocks Laois minor hurlers out of Leinster Championship

5 days ago | leinsterexpress.ie | Gavin Cooper

The Laois minor hurling team have been knocked out of this year's Leinster Championship after Wexford scored six of the last seven points in Laois Hire O'Moore Park on Saturday afternoon. Laois had gone ahead with 10 minutes to go, but Wexford finished the stronger of the two teams to seal their spot in a Leinster semi-final.
LIVE BLOG: Laois minor hurlers host Wexford in Leinster quarter-final

5 days ago | leinsterexpress.ie | Gavin Cooper

Laois come into the game after scoring seven goals against Offaly Follow all the action as Glen McEvoy's Laois minor hurlers take on Wexford in a Leinster Championship quarter-final.
All eyes on Laois footballers as Tailteann Cup returns

5 days ago | leinsterexpress.ie | Gavin Cooper

Laois will begin their 2025 Tailteann Cup campaign with a home tie against Waterford, the same side they dismantled last year on their way to the Division 4 title. That 2024 league meeting ended 5-19 to 0-9 in Laois’ favour, and Justin McNulty’s side will be eager to lay down another early marker as they chase Tailteann Cup glory.
Laois minor hurlers eye Leinster semi-final spot as Wexford come to town

5 days ago | leinsterexpress.ie | Gavin Cooper

Laois will look to keep their unbeaten run going and book a place in the Leinster Minor Hurling Championship semi-finals when they host Wexford in Laois Hire O’Moore Park. Momentum is firmly behind Glen McEvoy’s Laois side after they dismantled Offaly in last weekend’s preliminary quarter-final in Portlaoise.
IN PICTURES: Portlaoise GAA's big day on the fairways for annual Golf Classic

1 week ago | leinsterexpress.ie | Gavin Cooper

TAP NEXT OR ARROWS TO SEE MORE PICTURES Portlaoise GAA’s Annual Golf Classic took place at The Heath Golf Club on Friday, May 2, with a fantastic turnout and competitive scoring across the board. While the event was all about enjoyment on the day, the results were tallied afterwards, and it was the team of Mick Lillis, Martin Morrissey, Ann Murphy and Pat Murphy who claimed 1st place with 100 points.
IN PICTURES: Portlaoise Golf Club celebrates 20th anniversary

1 week ago | leinsterexpress.ie | Gavin Cooper

TAP NEXT OR ARROWS TO SEE MORE PICTURES Portlaoise Golf Club marked a major milestone on Saturday evening as members, past and present, gathered to celebrate the club’s 20th anniversary. The special occasion was filled with warm memories, laughter, and a strong sense of community spirit, as attendees looked back on two decades of growth and success on and off the course. Photographer Denis Byrne was there for the Leinster Express/ Laois Live to capture all the highlights from the evening.
Skort controversy can't stop Laois Camogs on route to Leinster final

1 week ago | leinsterexpress.ie | Gavin Cooper

Laois Camogie’s Leinster Intermediate semi-final victory against Kilkenny in Freshford began with controversy, as the start of the game was delayed by ten minutes due to a protest over playing attire. It’s the second time that this has happened over the Bank Holiday weekend, as Dublin and Kilkenny did likewise on Saturday. The Laois players initially took to the field wearing shorts instead of the traditional skorts, in a stand against what many view as an outdated requirement in the women’s game.
Laois U-20 hurlers shake off Wexford to set up Leinster semi-final with Galway

1 week ago | leinsterexpress.ie | Gavin Cooper

The Laois U-20 hurlers are into a Leinster semi-final after they had six points to spare over Wexford in Chadwicks Wexford Park on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon. Laois dominated the game for large parts, but only led by a single point at the break having been six up with 28 minutes on the clock. Derek Delaney’s side came good in the second-half with Ben Deegan finishing with 10 points while Justin Duggan scored 1-3 from play.
Unbeaten Laois Camogie team put record on the line against Kilkenny in Leinster semi-final

1 week ago | leinsterexpress.ie | Gavin Cooper

The Laois Camogie team will put their flawless 2025 record on the line on Bank Holiday Monday as they travel to Freshford to take on Kilkenny’s second team in the semi-finals of the Leinster Intermediate Championship. Laois arrive in the last four, brimming with confidence after a perfect league campaign which saw them crowned Division 3A champions following a composed final win over Roscommon in April.