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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...
Touhy named in Top Ten Trades of the year list
Portlaoise man Zach Touhy's stock has risen considerably in Australia since his move to Geelong Cats.
Since transferring from Carlton to the Melbourne based club,...
Double win for local girl Heather at Laois Point to Point
When Heather Heffernan loaded up her two horses - Scully's Dream and BC's Pride - from her home in Ballymanus near Vicarstown yesterday morning...
Cooper family aiming for Punchestown glory with Oscar Sam
The Cooper family from Camross, who are still celebrating their Grand National success with Our Duke, could be in for another good day today...
Fight details announced for Portarlington MMA star
Portarlington MMA fighter Philip 'The Honeybadger' Mulpeter will return to the octagon this summer - after details of his lightweight bout against 'Magic' Myles Price were...
Lanigan the local winner at Stradbally Point 2 Point
Local trainer Billy Lanigan had a winner at the Laois Hunt Point 2 Point in Stradbally Hall on Monday as First Crusade won the...
Twitter and Facebook react as Our Duke lands the Irish Grand National
We've said it before and we'll no doubt say it again. Social media loves a winner.
And this afternoon after Our Duke - bred and...
Grand National success for Laois horse Our Duke
There will be serious celebrations in Coolrain tonight following the success of Our Duke in the Irish Grand National in Fairyhouse.
Owned by the syndicate...
Laois triathletes compete in first National Series event of 2017
Trilogy Triathlon Club was well represented at the first National Series race of the 2017 season in Tipperary on Saturday.
The North Tipp Sprint took...
Nenagh man wins Portlaoise Trilogy Triathlon
Nenagh Traiathlete Shane Scully was the winner of the Portlaoise Trilogy Triathlon that took place around the town on Saturday morning.
Scully completed the the...
Hundreds to take to streets of Portlaoise for Trilogy Annual Triathlon
350 cyclists and runners will takeover Portlaoise tomorrow for the Trilogy Triathlon Club Laois's Annual Triathlon.
The event, which is now in its tenth year, is...
Defeat for Laois duo in Leinster handball final
There was disappointment for Tómas Lennon and Pauric Buggy who were defeated in their Leinster 40x20 Junior Final Wednesday night.
The lads had been playing some...
Touhy’s winning start to Geelong career results in hefty fine
Portlaoise man Zach Touhy made a winning start to his career with new club Geelong at the weekend - but it came at a...
DS Sports release Geelong-Portlaoise jersey ahead of AFL season
It's an unlikely partnership - but fans of Australian Rules star Zach Touhy will now be sporting Portlaoise jersyes with a dash of Geelong...
All-Ireland glory for Laois handball player
A young Laois handballer was crowned All-Ireland champion on Sunday after a thrilling win over a Cork opponent in the decider.
Molly O'Connor, from Cullohill...
Saturday Sports Interview: Laois’s answer to Jackie Chan is hoping to win Olympic Gold
Laois' very own Jackie Chan wants to see karate introduced as a sport at the next Olympics.
Eoghan Chelmiah, 20, from Arles, has recently been...
