At Rossleighan Park, Portlaoise in February 2000 were Mick Coleman, manager Portlaoise A.F.C. A team; Paddy Kelly, vice-captain; Lockey Delaney, team sponsor and Chris Nestor, club chairman.
Photo: Alf Harvey NRF
Our ‘Remember the Game’ series is proving to be a very popular weekly slot.
This week it’s not just a match we’re remembering although Portlaoise AFC ‘B’ did draw 1-1 with Mucklagh. There’s also a jersey presentation from two of the club’s sponsors at the time.
Interestingly, among the action pictures is a certain Aengus Burke who is described in the captions as a ‘veteran’. Seventeen years later he can be seen on an almost daily basis out running in Portlaoise and is also a regular on the local athletics scene.
Aengus Burke in action for Portlaoise AFC ‘B’ against Mucklagh in February 2000The Portlaoise AFC ‘B’ team that drew 1-1 with Mucklagh in February 2000Mick Coleman, manager Portlaoise AFC ‘A’ team: Paddy Kelly (vice-captain); Lockey Delaney, team sponsor and Chris Nestor, club chairman.Tom Ryan, manager AIB Bank, Portlaoise, presented the Portlaoise AFC ‘B’ team with new jerseys as part of their team sponsorship. Included, from left: Tom Phelan, Laois Contract Cleaners/Phelan Hygiene Supplies, sponsor; Joe Dollard, team manager; Tom Ryan and Anthony Maher, Club official.
