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...
In Pictures: Success for Laois athletes at Juvenile B Cross Country Championships
The St Abban's Boys U-11 team performed fantastically at the Juvenile B Cross Country Championships held in Gowran on Sunday last.
These Championships are specifically...
Success for Laois athletes both in Ireland and abroad at the weekend
There was success for Laois athletes both in Ireland and outside of the country across the weekend.
St Abban's Ruby Millet achieved the European U-23...
Celebration planned for Laois man following National Lifetime Services to Athletics Award
St Abban's Athletics Club are set to host a celebration night for one of its members after they received a National Lifetime Services to...
Success for Laois athletes at National Indoor Combined Events Championships
There was success for Laois athletes at the National Indoor Combined Events Championships at the weekend.
St Abban's had four athletes competing in the competition...
Laois athlete excels at National Junior and U-23 Indoor Championships
Ruby Millet was the star of the show at the National Junior and U-23 Indoor Championships which took place at the National Indoor Arena...
Mulhare and Maher take individual honours but double gold for St Abban’s at Laois...
Fresh from helping Ireland win bronze at the European Cross Country championships in Italy last week, Mary Mulhare was closer to home on Sunday...
Stage set for the 59th running of the Laois Cross Country Championships this weekend
The 59th running of the Laois Senior Cross Country will take place on Sunday December 18 in Barrowhouse.
The hosting of this year’s event is...
Magic Mulhare leads Ireland to European Cross Country Championship bronze medal
Mary Mulhare was the crucial runner as Ireland claimed a stunning bronze medal at the European Cross Country Championships this morning.
Ireland claimed a silver...
In Pictures: Wonderful performances from Laois athletes at All-Ireland Cross Country Championships
St Catherine's AC were the hosts of Day 2 of the National Cross Country Championships which were held in Aghern Garryann, Cork last weekend.
There...
