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In Pictures: Winners crowned as Laois hosts Scór na nÓg finals

Laois Scór na nÓg finals took place on Sunday, November 9, in the LOETB Centre of Excellence Portlaoise.

This competition was open to all GAA members under the age of 17 years who could dance, sing, tell a yarn, play an instrument or be part of a novelty group.

Scór competitions are organized along similar lines to hurling and Gaelic football championships.

Competitors entered Rince Fóirne (Céilí Dancing), Amhránaíocht Aonair (Solo Singing), Ceol Uirlise (Instrumental Music) and Trath na gCeisteanna Boird (Table Quiz).

The competitions were adjudicated by Saoirse Ní Chéilleachair from Leitrim.

Scor chairperson Noel Stapleton said: “Maith sibh uile, a rannpháirtithe.

“Rachaidh na buaiteoirí ar aghaidh go dtí Leathcheannais Laighean a bheidh ar siúl ar an 22 Samhain 2025.

“Well done to all entrants. The winners progress to the Leinster Semi Finals on November 22.”

Rince Foirne (Team Dancing)

  • 1st Ballylinan

Amhránaíocht Aonair (Solo Dancing)

  • 1st Judy Cunnane O’Dempsey’s
  • Runner Up Siún Bennett Stradbally

Ceol Uirlise (Instrumental Music)

  • 1st Tess Bennett Stradbally

Trath na gCeisteanna Boird

3 tables entered – Ballylinan A, Ballylinan B and Stradbally/O’Dempsey’s

  • Winner Ballylinan A

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