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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...
The Heath GAA gearing up for two All-Ireland Rounders finals
The Heath are gearing up for two All-Ireland Rounders finals this weekend after incredible victories.
Last Sunday saw the Senior Mixed and Senior Men's teams...
Portlaoise U-13 Rounders: From newcomers to All-Ireland champions
It takes a lot to win an All-Ireland final. It takes something even greater to set up your own team and win an All-Ireland,...
In Pictures: Laois contestants bring home huge wins in the National Community Games
Ninety-eight young participants from Laois took part in the Aldi Community Games National festival at the National Sports Campus in Abbotstown, Dublin, last weekend.
There...
Success for Laois cyclists in Midlands League road race
Cycling - Midlands League
There was big success for the Laois Cycling and Touring club last week with their race team taking first place at...
Incredible success for Emo Rounders
The year 2017 has been without a doubt the most successful one for rounders in Emo.
Having started 5 years ago in Emo National School,...
Portlaoise teenage swimmer stars in European Youth Olympics
Seán Scannell from Portlaoise was the only Irish swimmer to reach a final at the European Youth Olympic Festival last week.
The 15-year-old was chosen as...
Laois Martial Arts compete in international event
The Laois Martial Arts team recently made the long trip up to Castlebar to compete in the White Tiger Challenge.
The event has grown from...
In Pictures: Portlaoise soccer camp and Portarlington tennis camp
It's not just the GAA Cul Camps that are taking place around the county - there's a wide variety of other stuff too going...
Portarlington MMA star’s fight CANCELLED
Portarlington MMA fighter Philip ‘The Honeybadger’ Mulpeter has had his comeback bout cancelled.
Mulpeter was set to return to the octagon tomorrow night to face...
Laois racehorse owner enjoys biggest win to date
A Laois racehorse owner enjoyed his biggest win to date at the feature race in Gowran Park on Saturday afternoon.
Kevin Miller, from Moyanna near...
All Ireland glory for young Laois darts players
There was celebrations for the Laois Youth Darts School as they won the All Ireland Shield competition, which took place in the Regency Hotel in Dublin...
Mountrath women excel at European championships
Five women from Mountrath were given a hero's welcome in their home town on Thursday night after an incredible medal haul at the European Kettlebells Championships...
Young Portlaoise man to swim for Ireland at European Youth Olympic Festival
Seán Scannell from Portlaoise has been chosen in as part of a team of 12 swimmers to compete for Ireland at the IOC European Youth...
In pictures: Civic reception for Nicole Turner
Portarlington swimmer Nicole Turner was honoured with a Civic Reception in Laois County Council on Thursday – where glowing tributes were paid to her...
Top honours for Portarlington swimmer Nicole Turner
Portarlington swimmer Nicole Turner was honoured with a Civic Reception in Laois County Council on Thursday - where glowing tributes were paid to her...
