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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...