Competitive women’s cricket returns to Laois after 30-year absence
Competitive women's cricket returned to Laois this weekend for the first time in more than 30 years.
While the men's teams have continued to evolve...
Laois sisters fall just short in Leinster Ladies Handball minor and junior finals
The Leinster Ladies Handball Singles Finals took this weekend in Garryhill, County Carlow, with two Laois representatives in action.
Cullohill sisters Orla and Úna Brophy...
Bolger swaps NFL for CFL as he is drafted by Canadian outfit BC Lions
Ross Bolger's American football dream will continue in 2025 as he has signed for a new team ahead of the upcoming season.
After spending the...
Internationally renowned player and coach Raj Popat puts Mountrath Badminton Club members through their...
Mountrath Badminton Club recently had the incredible privilege of hosting a two-day Easter Camp led by renowned international coach Raj Popat.
Popat, a Welsh former...
Handball: Thrilling final sees Laois’s Brennan claim Leinster Masters glory
The Leinster Golden Masters B Final was played in Carlow at the weekend with Laois man Kevin Brennan crowned champion.
Brennan was up against the...
Huge Laois success at Kickboxing Ireland National Championships
The Kickboxing Ireland National Championships took place recently up in Cavan, with huge Laois success.
An U-18 team of Portlaoise representatives travelled to participate in...
Handball: Brophy sisters claim All-Ireland Title with victory over Tyrone in Croke Park
Úna and Aoife Brophy of Cullohill Handball Club pulled off a fantastic All-Ireland doubles success this weekend.
The Laois sisters defeated Tyrone’s Aoife Kelly and...
Hockey: Laois fire four past Genesis to lift Leinster Women’s Division 5/6 Shield
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Leinster Women's Division 5/6 Shield Final
Laois Hockey Club travelled to Rathfarnham on Saturday to compete in the final of the Leinster...
Laois owned horse rewards favourite backers with success in Downpatrick
There was Laois success in Downpatrick on Mother's Day as Seskin Flash claimed glory.
The 5/2 favourite travelled smoothly on his way to victory in...
Huge shock as Laois priest’s horse romps to victory on Day 2 of Cheltenham
There has been a huge shock and Laois success on Day 2 of the Cheltenham horse racing festival.
Lecky Watson romped to glory in the...
Laois national school reaches All-Ireland Primary Schools Badminton Championship quarter-finals
A Laois national school recently showcased their badminton talent on the national stage as they took part in the All-Ireland Primary Schools Competition.
Clonenagh National...
Portlaoise College U-16 volleyball team achieves All-Ireland title glory again
Portlaoise College have won the U-16 Division 'A' All-Ireland volleyball title for the second time in the last three years.
The Laois team seen their...
Laois student wins silver for Ireland with new personal best at junior swimming competition...
A Laois student has achieved a new personal best (PB) to win a silver medal for Ireland on the international stage.
Portlaoise College's Yifei Li...
Three time Paralympian Nicole Turner calls time on swimming career
Portarlington Paralympic swimmer Nicole Turner has announced her retirement, bringing an extraordinary career in competitive swimming to a close.
A Paralympic silver medalist and multiple-time...
New Year’s Day success as Laois trainer scores a big winner in Fairyhouse
It was a brilliant start for a Laois horse racing trainer as he scored a big, and somewhat surprising success, in Fairyhouse.
John Storey claimed...
Laois fighter Eoghan Chelmiah preparing for karate World title defence in Miami
A Laois man is well on his way to becoming one of Ireland’s most recognisable stars in combat sports as he gears up for...
Laois success as Eve’s Hope bolts up for 20/1 winner in Clonmel
The jumps horse racing season is well underway and we had a Laois winner on the track in Clonmel this week.
On Tuesday, Eve's Hope,...
Tremendous success for Laois at 2024 World Handballs Championships
The 2024 World Four-Wall Handball Championships took place recently across Ireland, including two venues in Laois - St Brigid’s Monavea and Cullohill Handball Club.
Close...
Hockey: Laois advance in Leinster Women’s Cup after big win in Dublin
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Leinster Women's Division 5/6 Cup Round 1
Laois Hockey Club travelled to Glasnevin, Dublin on Saturday where they beat Botanic...
Hockey: Hargroves and Lewis on target as Laois make winning start
Laois Hockey Club kicked off the 2024/25 season this past weekend, with both first and second teams in action.
Laois began their Leinster Division 5...
Laois Archery reaching out to local businesses ahead of highly anticipated Bowhunter Championships
Laois Archery is offering local businesses a chance to be part of an international competition, being held in Portlaoise later this September.
The Irish Field...
Laois wins three gold medals and one silver at World Wallball Championships in Limerick
The 2024 World Wallball Championships took place in the University of Limerick with Laois taking home three gold medals and one silver.
Elizabeth Pearson earned...
Nicole Turner through to the 50m Freestyle Final at Paralympics in Paris
Nicole Turner has qualified for her first Paralympic final of the 2024 games in Paris.
This was following a successful display in the La Defence...
Success for Laois owner in Ballinrobe as Tell Me This scoops €7,200 prize
There was Laois success on the race track in Ballinrobe on Monday as Tell Me This claimed the opening race.
At odds of 9/2, the...
Busy schedule ahead as Turner gets ready to represent Laois at third Paralympic Games
Laois native Nicole Turner, the flag bearer at the 2016 paralympics in Rio, is set for her third Paralympic Games.
The Portarlington swimmer claimed a...
Laois success at Galway Races as Flying Bay bolts up in Ballybrit on Saturday
The Galway Races took place last week at the iconic Ballybrit track and there was Laois success on the Saturday.
At odds of 15/2, Flying...
National women’s cycling race set to return to Laois
Rás na mBan will be returning to Laois on Thursday, September 5 when cyclists from around the globe will go head to head in...
Incredible achievement as Brophy claims momentous All-Ireland Handball Title for Laois
Aoife Brophy of Cullohill Handball Club was crowned the Ladies All-Ireland 60x30 Junior Handball champion after a scintillating victory over a skilled opponent in...
Weekend Read: Meet the Laois teenager making waves on the international volleyball scene
Mountmellick native Patrick Cawley began playing volleyball just over three years ago and has since represented Ireland all over Europe.
He has played matches in...
Laois will have an Olympian in Paris as Portarlington woman chosen for Ireland 7s...
The Olympic Games will take place in Paris later this year and there will be keen Laois interest in Team Ireland.
That is because Portarlington's...
