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In Pictures: Paralympic hero Nicole Turner honoured by Laois County Council
The Paralympic success of Portarlington's Nicole Turner was an incredible moment in 2021.
And she was formally honoured by Laois County Council on Thursday night.
Joined...
Silver medal for Nicole Turner at 2020 Paralympics in Butterfly
Portarlington's Nicole Turner has won her first ever Paralympic medal.
The teenager claimed silver in the Women's 50m S6 Butterfly this morning.
Her time of 36.30...
Third Paralympic final for Nicole Turner as fast swim sets up real medal chance
Nicole Turner has qualified for her third Paralympic final of the Tokyo games - and is in with a real chance of a first...
Second Paralympic final for Nicole Turner following fantastic swim in 100m Breaststroke
Portarlington's Nicole Turner will compete in her second final at the 2020 Paralympics later this morning.
The Laois teenager has reached the SB6 100m Breaststroke...
Eighth place and new Personal Best for Nicole Turner in Paralympic 50m Freestyle final
Nicole Turner swam a new Personal Best and finished in eighth place in the Paralympic 50m Freestyle S6 final in Tokyo this morning.
After swimming...
Paralympic final for Nicole Turner following fantastic swim in first race
Portarlington's Nicole Turner will swim in a Paralympic final later this morning following a brilliant performance.
Just before 2.30am Irish time, Nicole went in the...
Talking Sport Podcast: Hurlers in Kilkenny, return of crowds and Nicole Turner
The action continues this weekend with two of Laois’s adults GAA teams set to take to the field.
The Laois camogie and football teams will...
Paralympic hopes put on hold for Portarlington swimmer Nicole Turner
Portarlington native Nicole Turner had her sights set not just on competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics later this year but of also finishing...
All eyes on Tokyo for Portarlington swimmer Nicole Turner
Paralympic swimmer Nicole Turner has her sights set on Tokyo as she is ramping up preparations for the 2020 Paralympics in Japan in August...
Swimmer Nicole Turner named as LaoisToday/Property Partners Buggy Sports Star of the Month for...
Nicole Turner was the worthy recipient of 'Sports Star of the Month' as she picked up her award in Property Partners Buggy last week.
The...
Women in Sport: WATCH – Irish Paralympian Nicole Turner on her dreams for Toyko...
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For this week's Women in Sport, we decided to change it up a...
WATCH: Irish Paralympian Nicole Turner visits first local school as Olympic ambassador
In March it was revealed that Paralympic athlete and Portarlington teenager Nicole Turner was chosen as the Ambassador for the Olympic of Ireland Sport Federation.
On...
In pictures: Civic reception for Nicole Turner
Portarlington swimmer Nicole Turner was honoured with a Civic Reception in Laois County Council on Thursday – where glowing tributes were paid to her...
Top honours for Portarlington swimmer Nicole Turner
Portarlington swimmer Nicole Turner was honoured with a Civic Reception in Laois County Council on Thursday - where glowing tributes were paid to her...
Council committee decision on Nicole Turner reception branded a ‘disgrace’
The decision to host a municipal authority reception rather that a full-blown County Council one for Nicole Turner has been labelled “disgraceful” by an...
Laois teen Nicole ready to rock European swimming championships
Portarlington teenager Nicole Turner is getting ready for one of her biggest competitions yet on home soil - the World Para swimming European championships.
Sixteen...
Laois woman named as part of Team Ireland for Paralympic Swimming World Championships
The Irish Paralympic Swimming Team has been announced to represent Ireland at the World Championships this summer, and a Laois swimmer has made the...
Portarlington’s Turner claims two bronze medals at World Para Swimming Championships
Nicole Turner continues to add to her growing medal collection as she won bronze medals in the 50m Butterfly S6 and 100m Breaststroke SB6 at...
Bike Week: A celebration and promotion of cycling takes place from May 14 to...
‘Bike Week’ is a celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling and takes place from Saturday, May 14, to Sunday, May 22. Cycling...
With good weather forecast, the Laois Point to Point in Stradbally this Sunday promises...
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Laois Foxhounds hold their second spring Point-to-Point this Sunday, May 15, on the grounds...
In Pictures: Laois Sports Partnership launch their fifth Strategic Plan
Laois Sports Partnership launched their fifth Strategic Plan at an event in Mountrath last week.
The plan has been developed around five thematic themes; Active...
In Pictures: Portarlington GAA celebrate double success in style
The Heritage in Killenard was buzzing on Friday evening as Portarlington GAA club members, supporters and players gathered to celebrate their excellent 2020 and...
Portarlington’s Turner nominated for RTE Young Sportsperson of the Year
Portarlington Paralympic swimmer Nicole Turner has been nominated for the RTE Young Sportsperson of the Year.
The teenager has been shortlisted alongside five others in...
Two Civic Receptions in honour of Paralympic heroes to be held in Laois
Laois County Council are set to hold two separate Civic Receptions in honour of two Paralympians.
Portarlington’s Nicole Turner came from Japan with a silver...
In Pictures: Paralympic hero and championship winning team visit Laois secondary school
Paralympic silver medalist Nicole Turner and the Portarlington senior footballers were the guests of honour in a Laois school on Monday.
Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington...
Turner and O’Reilly set to feature on this week’s edition of the Late Late...
The Late Late Show returned to our TV screens after its summer break last week - and this week's show will have huge Laois...
In Pictures: Home are the heroes as Paralympic medallists get rousing reception
Not even a torrential downpour could dampen the spirits in Portarlington and Portlaoise this evening as Paralympic heroes Nicole Turner and Gary O'Reilly returned...
Details confirmed for homecoming of Portlaoise Paralympian medalists O’Reilly
Laois’s two Paralympic medalists are set to return home to Ireland tomorrow following their fantastic successes in Tokyo.
Portarlington’s Nicole Turner will come home from...
Parade planned for Turner as Paralympians set to arrive home following medal success
Laois's two Paralympic medalists are set to return home to Ireland this week following their fantastic successes in Tokyo.
Portarlington's Nicole Turner will come home...
The week that was: Our most read stories of the past seven days
1 - Silver medal for Nicole Turner at 2020 Paralympics
After reaching two finals in her first two events, Nicole Turner made it third time...