Laois Today

6 days ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

Graiguecullen 1-10 Emo 1-15  ACFL Division 1 Round 3  Emo made it two wins in a row as they defeated Graiguecullen in dreadful conditions this evening. In constant rain, Emo prevailed by five points after a fine second half display. Graiguecullen made the better start as Aaron Forbes landed a two-pointer. But three points from… This article is for Premium Content members only. Already a member? Login hereApp users login here. To subscribe via the app, you can do so here.

6 days ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

Laois County Council are to consider the possibility of building a second pedestrian crossing in Borris-In-Ossory. The matter was raised by Fine Gael Councillor Conor Bergin at a recent meeting of the Borris-In-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District. Cllr Bergin requested that one be erected adjacent to St Canice’s Hall in the town. He said: “This is a very long stretch of road and there is a big distance between the existing one and the end of the town.

6 days ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

Laois senior hurling manager Tommy Fitzgerald has named his team for their Joe McDonagh Cup opener against Westmeath. Laois are at home for the first game on Saturday in O’Moore Park at 3pm. And ahead of the game, Laois appear to have recovered the majority of the players who picked up injuries during the National League. Cha Dwyer and Paddy Purcell have been named to start after missing the last couple of rounds of the league.

6 days ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

The venue for two Laois Ladies games has been changed following the deluge of rain that has fallen in the last 12 hours. The games were scheduled to take place in the Centre of Excellence in Portlaoise but have now been switched to Annanough. Up first, the Laois U-16 team are in a Leinster ‘B’ semi final against Westmeath. That game throws in at 2pm and the winner will face the winner of Meath and Louth in the final. While the second part of the double header is the Leinster Minor ‘B’ semi final.

1 week ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

Just 22-year-of-age this year, David Dooley has to be one of the youngest inter-county captains in the country. The Rosenallis man is only in his second year with the Laois senior hurlers and on Saturday he will lead his side out for their championship opener against Westmeath. Speaking ahead of the game, Dooley spoke about… This article is for Premium Content members only. Already a member? Login hereApp users login here. To subscribe via the app, you can do so here.