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Cheltenham 2018: Your race-by-race guide to Day 2 of the festival
Day 1 at Cheltenham was certainly one for favourite backers.
With the exception of Getabird in the Supreme, all the other big races went the...
Cheltenham 2018: Your race-by-race guide to Day 1 of the festival
The Cheltenham horse racing festival gets underway today and all anyone can talk about is the ground.
For the first time in decades, it will...
Canoeing and kayaking programme coming to Vicarstown
“Paddles Up” is a canoeing/kayaking programme aimed at getting people out and onto the water.
Part-funded by Waterways Ireland, the programme was developed in Leirtim,...
Kavanagh’s all set for annual Cheltenham Preview Night
It is the highlight of the year for horse racing fans - and it is less than a week away.
The Cheltenham Festival begins on...
WATCH: Our Duke back on track after impressive win in Gowran
Laois horse Our Duke has seen its odds cut for the Cheltenham Gold Cup following an impressive win in Gowran Park this afternoon.
The Jessica...
Our Duke set for Gold Cup tester at Gowran this Saturday
The Cooper's of Coolrain will be hoping that Our Duke can rekindle his Irish Grand National winning form this Saturday in Gowran, ahead of...
Phil ‘The Power’ Taylor Darts Exhibition coming to Laois
Every fancy yourself at being able to beat the best darts player of all time?
Well now you can get the chance to try as...
Mixed fortunes for Laois connections in Leopardstown
There was disappointment for one Laois Cheltenham Gold Cup hopeful in Leopardstown today - but hope for another following a dramatic day of racing...
Three Laois horses going for glory in Leopardstown
Today marks the second day of the first Dublin Horse Racing Festival and there will be keen Laois interest.
Three horses with strong Laois connections...
Portlaoise venue to host third Super Bowl party
American Football has become increasingly popular in Ireland since Sky Sports began showing it live.
And one Portlaoise establishment is planning an American theme on...
Laois set to host European Championships
Laois is set to host the European Kettlebell Marathon championships in May of this year.
Portlaoise will be hosting over 100 athletes from all over...
Laois Triathlon Club introduce exciting new programme
Fancy completing a triathlon this April? Well, here's your chance!
Laois Triathalon Club are introducing an 8 week programme for men and women coached by...
Young man with strong Laois connections involved in U-19 Cricket World Cup
The U-19 Cricket World Cup is taking place in New Zealand at the moment and a young man with strong Laois connections is one...
Are you looking to play an Ultimate sport?
Do you think you have what it takes to play Ultimate Frisbee? The Midlands Warriors are an Ultimate Frisbee group based in Laois and...
New activity hub for Laois
Rathdowney-Errill have set up their own Activity Hub and are starting 2018 jammed with events - including walking, cycling and even line dancing.
Walk on...
Portarlington MMA star becomes Euro champion and Conor McGregor endorsement
A MMA star from Portarlington was certainly busy over the weekend.
After nearly three years away from the sport, Philip 'The Honeybadger' Mulpeter returned to...
Laois Martial Arts close the year off with medals all round
Laois Martial Arts closed their busy year off with a tally of medals.
The club have had a busy year of competition, attending all Kickboxing...
Portarlington girl Turner named Para Swimmer of the year
A young woman from Portarlington has been named Para Swimmer of the Year for 2017.
Nicole Turner, who is only 15-years-old, is a rising star...
Three Laois men represent Ireland at World Timbersports Championships
Three Laois lads have just returned home after being part of the five man team which represented Ireland at World Stihl Timbersports Championships.
Leo Brophy, Gavin...
Portarlington MMA star gearing up for European title fight
A Portarlington MMA fighter is set to go for a European title next month.
Philip 'The HoneyBadger' Mulpeter will take on Ali Arish in the...
Eight Talking Points from the weekend sporting action
This is the time of year when all sports are at important stages of their seasons and that is reflected in this week's Talking...
Disappointing reappearance for Laois horse Our Duke
Grand National winning horse Our Duke was massively disappointed on his seasonal reappearance in Down Royal today.
Despite being sent off the 5/6 favourite, he proved...
Grand National-winning Laois horse set for first appearance since that Fairyhouse success
Our Duke - the racehorse owned by the Cooper family syndicate from Coolrain which won this year's Irish Grand National winner which is -...
Laois triathlon club in Rotterdam for international event
Twenty two members of the Trilogy Triathlon Club are in Rotterdam this weekend to take part in the World Age Group Championships.
With competitors from...
Laois Martial Arts Juniors shine in Tallaght Open
Laois Martial Arts took to the mats for their 10th competition of the year recently.
Eight junior members competed in the light Contact section of...
Tuohy’s Geelong crush Swans to reach AFL Preliminary Final
Geelong Cats 98 Sydney Swans 39
Australian Football League Semi Finals
Zach Tuohy is just two steps away from becoming the second ever Irish man to...
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey club looking for members
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey Club is looking for new members to join their team for the 2017-2018 season which is now up and running.
After another...
Medals galore for Laois pair at UK schools swimming event
Two Laois swimmers were amongst the medal winners for Team Ireland at the UK Schools swimming championships last weekend.
Team Ireland took home 17 medals...
Tuohy still in the hunt for AFL glory as Geelong reach last eight
Laois man Zach Tuohy is riding high in the Australian Football League as his new club Geelong have cemented their top two finish with...
In Pictures: Medals galore for Laois Martial Arts
Laois Martial Arts were in action again at the World Organisation of Martial Arts Athletes (WOMMA) World championships on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23...
