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Good times continue for Laois trainer as he scores a double in Sligo recently
A Laois horse racing trainer was celebrating on the double last week as he scored two big wins in Sligo.
Liam Cusack had winners in...
All smiles as horse owned and trained in Laois scoops big prize in Punchestown
A Laois horse racing trainer and syndicate enjoyed a very successful weekend at a meeting in Punchestown.
On Sunday, Liam Cusack’s Arrycan was victorious at...
Portlaoise Hockey club captain Liz Poustie reflects on a remarkable season for the club
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey club has been in existence since 1924 and continues to go from strength to strength.
The club was originally based at Portlaoise...
Laois crowned double champions at the 2023 All Ireland Festival of Pool
Laois have been crowned double champions at the 2023 All-Ireland Festival of Pool, winning both the Intermediate and Over-60's titles.
This is a serious achievement...
10th running of Acesigns Laois Heartlands Rally sees largest ever entry
Laois Rally Sport Club are currently preparing for a very busy June Bank Holiday weekend as they get set to host the 10th running...
Laois team put in fine performance at Flag Football tournament
Laois Labs Flag Football Club took part in the American Football Ireland mixed tournament in Gormanstown on Saturday recently.
Flag Football is a non-contact version...
A Laois teenager has been crowned 2023 European Taekwon-Do Champion in Romania
Laois teenager, Shane Allison has been crowned champion at the 2023 European Taekwon-Do Championship last weekend.
Shane, from Ballybrittas, recently turned 17 and what a...
Glory for Abbeyleix Hockey club as they seal first ever Leinster League success
Abbeyleix Hockey Club's intermediate girls team landed a first Leinster League Divisional title for the club recently
They did this when they beat Suttonians Hockey...
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...