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The late Adam Kirwan remembered as Mountrath Community School host annual tournament

4 days ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

Mountrath Community School was a hive of activity on Friday last as the TY GAA Future Leaders students hosted their now annual ‘Future Leaders, Future Stars’ Event. Well over 100 first year students took part in the day which consisted of fun games, a 7-a-side ladies football tournament and a 7-a-side boys hurling tournament. The TY students took on the various roles of event managers, coaches and officials.
Case made and feasibility study called for to build €25 million Regional Sports Complex in Portarlington

4 days ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

The Portarlington Community Development Association (PCDA) has called for a comprehensive feasibility study to explore the potential for locating a regional sports complex in the town. The group have formally written to local TDs and Laois County Council CEO Michael Rainey, advancing their plan for what they say would be a €25 million facility. And, they say that their proposal should be preferred over any similar suggestion for Portlaoise.
Justin McNulty: 'It was a hiding to nothing game for us but the lads got the two points'

5 days ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

Laois manager Justin McNulty was pleased that his side got the victory on Saturday in Round 1 of the Tailteann Cup against Waterford. While elements of the performance weren’t up to the standard, McNulty conceded that Laois had little to gain from a match they were overwhelming favourites for. He said: “We’re in the Tailteann Cup and we don’t necessarily like that, but it is what it is and we’ve got to prepare for every game.
In Pictures: MEP Nina Carberry joins Europe Day celebrations at Holy Family Senior School

5 days ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

It was a day of celebration in the Holy Family Senior School on Friday as they gathered to celebrate their third annual Europe Day. Every year, on May 9, Europe Day is celebrated across the continent to mark the peace and unity between countries dating back to 1964. Approximately 150 students from 3rd and 6th class came together to showcase what they have learned about Europe through projects, artworks and scrapbooks.
Football Feile: Brilliant Burke leads Mountmellick Parish Gaels to 'A' glory

5 days ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

Mountmellick Parish Gaels 2-9 Portlaoise 1-4 Laois Football Feile Final Mountmellick Parish Gaels have been crowned Laois Féile A football champions following victory over Portlaoise this evening. An outstanding performance by Fionn Burke at full forward was the difference between the two sides as he finished with an individual tally of 1-6. There was little… This article is for Premium Content members only. Already a member? Login here
Football Feile: Dramatic conclusion as Killeshin defeat Barrow Gaels for B glory

5 days ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

Killeshin 2-8 Barrow Gaels 3-4 Laois Football Feile ‘B’ Final Killeshin have been crowned the Laois Feile B champions following a one point win over Barrow Gaels this evening. A strong second half performance from the victors proved the difference in the end. Barrow Gaels, who are an amalgamation of Clonaslee-St Manman’s and Rosenallis, made… 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.
Six Talking Points as the Laois senior footballers begin Tailteann Cup with victory

6 days ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

The Laois senior footballers got off to a winning start as they defeated Waterford yesterday. Below, we will take a look at some of the main talking points from the game. 1 – Man of the Match With Laois enjoying a big win there are plenty of candidates for this award from this game. Ben… 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.
All-Ireland MFC: Dominant first half sees Laois defeat Wexford and reach Tier 3 quarter final

6 days ago | laoistoday.ie | Alan Hartnett

Laois 2-14 Wexford 1-10 All-Ireland Minor Football Championship Tier 3 Round 1 Laois are through to the quarter final of the All-Ireland Tier 3 Minor football championship following victory over Wexford in Enniscorthy. John Larkin’s charges were full value for their seven point win and advance to the last eight stage. Laois ended up in this competition after failing to win any of their Leinster championship group stage matches.
Leinster MHC: Battling Laois performance not enough as Wexford pull through

6 days ago | laoistoday.ie | Steven Miller

Wexford 0-22 Laois 1-15 Leinster MHC Quarter-final A tough one to take. The Laois minor hurlers have looked to be an above-average group all season but their incredibly brave effort in the glorious O’Moore Park sunshine this afternoon wasn’t enough as Wexford advanced to the Leinster semi-final. On the back of Laois knocking Wexford out… 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.
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the championship action from a busy day in O'Moore Park

6 days ago | laoistoday.ie | Steven Miller

It’s another busy day of championship action in O’Moore Park as two Laois teams face into big clashes. First up, at the rather unusual and early time of 12noon, is the Laois minor hurlers, who take on Wexford in the Leinster quarter-final. Glen McEvoy’s Laois side have been hugely impressive so far, proving too strong… 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.