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The Heath rounders teams prepare to take part in All-Ireland semi-finals this weekend
The Heath’s men’s and mixed rounders teams will go in search of a place in the All-Ireland finals this Saturday
Final places are up for...
Laois Hockey Club has hit the ground running as they prepare to introduce new...
Monday, August 14 marked the first official hockey session for the newly formed Laois Hockey Club.
There was a hugely impressive 30 plus players in...
Clonaslee Badminton Club eager to attract new membership from across Laois
Clonaslee Badminton Club is seeking to expand its membership to welcome players of all levels from across Laois and Offaly.
The club are are hosting...
Laois trainer shines at Irish Greyhound Derby in Shelbourne Park
There were some brilliant displays both in victory and defeat as the 2023 Irish Greyhound Derby kicked in Shelbourne Park.
Laois Trainer Karol Ramsbottom once...
Double delight for Emo rounders as adult teams make a promising start
It has been quite a few months on the rounders scene in Laois with impressive starts to the adult championships from The Heath and...
Jamie Doyle – The Laois man who overcame the odds to represent Ireland in...
Everyone has a story to tell, some are happy, some are sad, some are successes, and a lot are failures but there is nothing...
Tuohy set to hit another milestone – by equalling Jim Stynes’s record as the...
Zach Tuohy will become the joint most capped Irish player ever in Australian Rules tomorrow, when he makes his 264th appearance, equalling the record...
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...
