Laois Scór na bPáistí
Laois Scór na bPáistí returns for 2025 and the announcement has been made that this year’s event will take place in St Fintan’s Hall, Mountrath, on Sunday, June 15, at 3pm.
Entry to all competitions is FREE and is open to all GAA members of primary school age (maximum is children who are in Sixth-Class for the 2024/25 academic year).
Scór competitions are organized along similar lines to hurling and Gaelic football championships where the following events take place:
- Rince Fóirne (Céilí Dancing)
- Amhránaíocht Aonair (Solo Singing)
- Ceol Uirlise (Instrumental Music)
- Aithriseoirecht/Scealaíocht (Recitation/Storytelling)
- Bailéad Ghrúpa (Ballad Group)
- Leiriú (Novelty Act)
- Rince Seit (Set Dancing)
- Tráth na gCeisteanna (Table Quiz)
Noel Stapleton, Irish Language and Culture Officer at Laois GAA said:
“I would really appreciate if all clubs could enquire with their members regarding interest in Scór, as I would really like to see a bigger turnout at this year’s Scór na bPáistí.”
Mr Stapleton can be contacted via email at IrishCulturalOfficer.Laois@gaa.ie for any further information.
Laois Poc Fada
The 2025 Laois GAA and Camogie Poc Fada Competition is also set to be held in Mountrath, with the town’s golf club playing host to the event.
The 2025 Poc Fada is open to both seniors and U-16s and takes place on Monday, June 16, at 7pm.
Poc Fada is Irish for “long puck”. Competitors must puck a sliotar with a hurley (they may lift and strike or hit the ball from the hand).
An All-Ireland Poc Fada Championship is held annually testing the skills of many of the country’s top Hurling and Camogie stars.
Contact Laois GAA Offices for any queries on 057 866 0674.
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