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Salvador Ziggy Cheltenham (2)

Laois owned horse all set and hoping for Cheltenham glory this afternoon

It is on to Day 3 of the Cheltenham horse racing festival in England and today brings Laois interest to the fore. The Pertemps Network...

Founding member of Abbeyleix Hockey club named Laois Volunteer of the Year for 2022

A founding member of Abbeyleix Hockey club has been named as the Laois Volunteer of the Year for 2022. The Volunteers in Sport Awards celebrate...
Laois handball (8)

Mixed Fortunes for Laois at Leinster Juvenile 40×20 Handball Finals

The Leinster Juvenile 40x20 handball finals were played last weekend with Laois represented in four finals. Two of these finals were scheduled for St. Brigid’s,...
All-Ireland Volleyball

All-Ireland volleyball and Leinster basketball success for Portlaoise College

Last week, Portlaoise College continued their excellent extra-curricular year with victories in the U-16 Boys 'A' All-Ireland Volleyball and U-19 Girls’ Leinster Basketball finals. Portlaoise...
Badminton

Portlaoise Badminton Club welcomes beginners as booming club continues to grow

As many people look towards getting fit and trying something new as January sets in, Portlaoise Badminton Club are encouraging people to give the...
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey (2)

Double success for Portlaoise Ladies Hockey teams as positive season continues

Portlaoise 1s and Portlaoise 2s hockey teams were in action on Saturday January 21, with both teams securing a winning result. Portlaoise 1s welcomed Weston...
Ross Bolger

Laois footballer trying to make it in American Football has become internet sensation

Killeshin and former Laois U-20 footballer, Ross Bolger, is trying to make it big in America as an American football kicker/punter with the help...
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey

New jersey unveiled as two Portlaoise Hockey teams make winning start to new year

The season of 2022-23 is a historic one for Portlaoise Hockey Club as they have two teams competing in the Leinster hockey league. Portlaoise 1s...
clonasleebadmintonclub

Glory for Laois badminton club as they claim first ever South West Leinster title

There were sporting celebrations in Clonaslee over Christmas as Clonaslee Badminton Club closed the year by claiming their first title win. The club were victorious...

Historic moment for hockey as Laois secondary school record first league win

Dunamase College began their hockey journey almost five years ago now in 2018. The first group of students to play back then navigated the path...

Portlaoise College student claims silver medal at the World Kickboxing Championship

Earlier this month, 3rd Year Portlaoise College student, Ugne Kleinaityte claimed a silver medal at the WKC World Kickboxing Championship. The tournament, which sees the...

Second Laois martial artist stars at World Kickboxing Championship in Italy

Earlier this week, we brought you news that a Laois kickboxer had excelled at the World Championships - and now we have news of...
Shane Allison Kickboxing World (6)

In Pictures: Talented Laois teenager secures bronze medal at World Kickboxing Championships

A young Laois man is really making his mark in the world of martial arts - and he starred on the international stage recently. 16...
Sam Horan kickboxing main

In Pictures: Laois teenager crowned Irish Kickboxing national champion

A Laois teenager was crowned an Irish Kickboxing national champion at a competition in the West of Ireland recently. 15-year-old Sam Horan from Mountmellick travelled...
Richard Monk Cricket match

Memorial charity cricket match set to take place in Stradbally this weekend

The curtain will come down on the cricket season in Laois this weekend as a memorial charity match will be played. This will be the...
Leeside Lions AFL

Laois set to host Aussie Rules All Ireland finals this weekend

The All-Ireland finals of Aussie Rules are set to take place this weekend - and Laois will host the games. The showpiece events will be...
Coolrain Hogan Pub Syndicate Billy Lanigan Big Island

Lanigan strikes again as Big Island gallops to glory in Galway for Laois connections

There was a big win for a Laois trainer and owners with strong Laois connections in Galway on Monday. The 4.40pm angloprinters.ie Handicap Hurdle went...
Liam Cusack Kilbeggan

Laois horse racing trainer and syndicate enjoy big win in Kilbeggan

A Laois horse racing trainer and a syndicate enjoyed a brilliant victory in Kilbeggan on Friday. Ballyglass Beauty galloped to glory in Westmeath in the...
Shantou Sisu

More success for Laois trainer and owner in Downpatrick with Shantou Sisu

There was a big win for a Laois trainer and an owner with strong Laois connections in Downpatrick on Monday. The 4.45pm Downpatrick Handicap Steeplechase...
Mountmellick Parks Tennis

In Pictures: Parks Tennis coaching programme goes down a treat in Mountmellick

Parks Tennis announced in April that their children’s tennis coaching programme would return to several venues across all provinces during Summer 2022. Laois County Council...
Nicole Turner

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...

In Pictures: Success for Laois Marlins at Leinster Division 1 Championships

Laois Marlins Swimming Club showed great results at the Leinster Division 1 Championships at the National Aquatic Centre recently. This gala is open to swimmers...
Laois MArlins

In Pictures: Laois Marlins host first Swim Gala since re-opening of Portlaoise Leisure Centre

Laois Marlins hosted their fist Swim Gala at Portlaoise Leisure Centre since the beginning of Covid-19 pandemic and after the facility re-opened. The gala took...
Clonaslee Badminton

Clonaslee Badminton Club aiming for Leinster glory in first season

Having only been set up last year as a social outlet due to Covid, Clonaslee Badminton Club are now closing in on success in...
Kieran Cotter

Magical start to new flat season for Laois trainer with four winners on the...

A Laois horse racing trainer has made a very good start to the flat season with four winners recorded already. Kieran Cotter, the Portarlington-based trainer,...

Laois teenager ranked the number one fencer in Ireland following memorable season

A Laois teenager is ranked as the best fencer in Ireland following a remarkable season. Aleksandra Wawrzonek is a Fifth year student in Portlaoise College...
Shane Allison Taekwondo

Laois teenager excels at European Taekwon-Do ITF Championships in Croatia

A Laois teenager is celebrating after enjoying a tremendous week at the European Taekwon-Do ITF Championships in Croatia. 16-year-old Shane Allison from Ballybrittas represented Ireland...
Portlaoise Volleyball

Second All-Ireland volleyball title of the year sealed by Laois secondary school

Portlaoise College boys, with the guidance of their coach Pawel Nowakiewicz, ended the year with yet another All-Ireland title. First, Senior Boys won the All-Ireland...
Mountrath CS All-IReland Volleyball Champions (2)

Magic Mountrath Community School claim Second Year All-Ireland Volleyball title

Mountrath Community School are All-Ireland Second Year Volleyball champions. The girls and their coach Katie Wallace won the All-Ireland title in the Sports Arena in...
Darragh Lyons Finland main new

Laois man plays a role at the Winter European Youth Olympic Festival in Finland

The Winter Youth Olympic Festival took place in Finland last week and a Laois man was in attendance. Darragh Lyons travelled to Vuokatti to take...