St Abban’s and St Michael’s well represented at Leinster Cross Country Championships
The athletics clubs of St Abban's and St Michael's were well represented at the Leinster Senior, U-23, and Juvenile Cross Country Championships, held in...
St Abban’s athletes hard at work as Cross Country season heats up
Autumn Open International Cross-Country
St Abban's had five athletes make the journey to the National Sports Campus in Abbotstown for this year’s edition of the...
In Pictures: Abbeyleix hosts Laois Intermediate and Juvenile Cross Country Championships
The Laois Intermediate and Juvenile Cross Country Championships took place in Abbeyleix on Sunday, October 8.
The town was awash with blue and yellow as...
Portlaoise Athletics Club building from the ground up
Portlaoise Athletics Club has a strong and proud history in the town.
With over 100 juvenile members, the club is continuing to go from strength...
In Pictures: Big turnout and great success at Day 1 of Laois Cross Country...
Day 1 of the Laois Cross Country championships took place in the familiar setting of Bernard’s Field, Tolerton on Sunday last.
Athletes were greeted by...
International success for Laois athletes at World Masters and British And Irish Junior Mountain...
Ballyroan's Martin McDonald enjoyed victory at the World Masters Mountain Running Championships in Madeira last week.
McDonald retained his World Title in the over 65...
In Pictures: Portlaoise AC make special presentation to the incredible Dan Downey
Laois teenager Dan Downey was honoured by his club, Portlaoise AC, at an event on Thursday evening.
Downey enjoyed a simply outstanding year on the...
St Abban’s preparing for return of cross country season
Crettyard-based athletics club, St Abban's are busily preparing for the return of the cross country season this week.
The Club Cross Country took place last...
In Pictures: McEvoy and Archer take the honours under glorious sunshine in the Luggacurren...
The 30th running of the Luggacurren 10k took place on Sunday, 10th September. As always there was a great turnout of participants from far...
WATCH: Laois teenager excels on the international stage to claim AAA Championship gold
A Laois teenager excelled on the international stage at the weekend to claim a gold medal for Ireland.
Dan Downey, of Portlaoise Athletics Club, competed...
Laois Athletics club well represented at the European Junior Championships in Jersualem
St Abban's athlete, Jack Fenlon finished just outside the qualifying places in the first heat of the Men’s 3000m at the European Junior Championships,...
Another outstanding achievement for the distinguished Saragh Buggy of St Abban’s
It was the pinnacle of the Irish athletics calendar over the weekend with the National Senior Championships taking place in a newly renovated Morton...
National titles for Delaney and McDonald as St Abban’s excel at the Juvenile Championships
The juveniles of St Abban's Athletics Club were busy competing at the National Juvenile Championships in Tullamore this past weekend.
A Special mention for both...
Medals for McConnell, McDonald and Whelan brothers as Laois Athletics continues to thrive
It was a successful weekend for Ballyroan Abbeyleix & District Athletics Club, with athletes winning medals at both national and international levels.
On Saturday, club...
National title for Fenlon while Millet excels on the international stage in big weekend...
It was a busy weekend for St Abban's Athletics Club, with athletes across numerous disciplines representing the Crettyard club.
Ruby Millet was part of a...
European final for St Abban’s athlete Millet as Ava O’Connor posts personal best in...
Emo native Ava O'Connor ran a personal best in the European U-23 steeplechase final in Finland on Saturday, claiming an eighth place finish in...
Laois athletics club among the medals at the National Juvenile Track and Field Championships
The National Juvenile Track and Field Championships took place in Tullamore this weekend, with some great performances from St Abban's Athletics Club.
The Crettyard club...
Emo’s Ava O’Connor talks athletics, representing Ireland, and life in the USA
Emo’s Ava O’Connor has been on cloud nine recently, having represented Ireland at senior level for the first time.
Ava helped Ireland to the Division...
In Pictures: A busy and successful weekend for St Abban’s Athletic Club
It was a busy weekend for St Abban's Athletics Club, with the National Juvenile Pairs and National U-20 and U-23 Championships taking place in...
Laois athletes excel on the international stage in both Poland and Germany
Ruby Millet and Saragh Buggy had excellent performances at the European Team Championships held in Silesia, Poland last week.
Team Ireland were competing in Division...
In Pictures: Six medals and some fine performances as Laois athletes excel at All-Ireland...
The highlight of the schools athletics calendar took place on Friday and Saturday of the June Bank Holiday weekend with the All Ireland Schools...
Date confirmed for European Cross Country medal winning Laois athlete’s Civic Reception
A Laois athlete who won a medal at the European Cross Country Championships will receive a Civic Reception on Thursday, June 1.
This is the...
Success for Laois athletes in Belfast as one records new PB and U-20 European...
Four Laois athletes made the trip to Belfast on Saturday to take part in the Belfast Irish Milers Club Meet held in Mary Peter’s...
Success for Laois athletes at Leinster Novice and Masters Road Championships in Kilkenny
The Leinster Novice and Masters Road Championships took place on the 1 mile loop around the village of Gowran in Kilkenny on Saturday last.
St...
Laois club scoop bronze medal at National Road Relay Championships
The St Abbans Senior Men’s team travelled to Raheny on Sunday last to compete in the National Road Relay Championships.
Hosted by Raheny Athletic Club,...
Medals galore and an All-Ireland title as Laois athletes compete at National Indoor Championships
Day 2 and 3 of the National Juvenile Indoor Championships took place in Athlone over the weekend with a large Large representation across a...
All systems go as TriLaois 2023 to take place this Saturday
Competitors from almost every county in Ireland will take part in TriLaois 2023 this Saturday in Portlaoise.
Hosted by the local Trilogy Triathlon Club, it...
Big Laois participation at school’s All-Ireland cross country championship finals
Saturday last, March 11, saw the closing event of the schools cross country competition, the qualifier for the International competition due to be held...
As curtain falls on the Cross Country season, Kate reflects on remarkable period for...
As the curtain came down on the cross-country season recently, it capped off a memorable few months for the McDonald family on the athletics...
Medals galore for Laois athletes at National Senior Indoor Championships
Laois athletes had a fantastic showing at the National Senior Indoor Championships held at the National Indoor Arena over the weekend.
With plenty of warm...