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Laois GAA clubs urged to attend virtual meeting in relation to...

A new structure in Laois GAA could see clubs have their own full-time coaches from next year - with the salary part-funded by Laois...

From the LaoisToday Archives: Ranked and filed – The top 10...

This piece was originally published on LaoisToday on March 10, 2017. This week sees the beginning of the Laois GAA club season in earnest. On...

New Games Promotion Officer role could ‘hugely benefit’ clubs in Laois

The new Games Promotion Officer (GPO) role which is being promoted by Leinster GAA could hugely benefit Laois clubs. Members of Laois County Board were...

Ball wall, astroturf, walking track and clubhouse extension – range of...

A range of sporting bodies in Laois have submitted planning applications in recent weeks in a bid to improve facilities in the county. Laois GAA,...
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13 transfers granted by Laois GAA ahead of 2021 season

Laois GAA recently approved 13 internal club transfers ahead of the 2021 season. All transfer forms had to be submitted by January 31 with objections...
Laois GAA refused an application from Ballinakill and Ballypickas to play together as a senior hurling team in 2021

New hurling amalgamation refused for 2021 as decision on increasing senior...

An application by Ballinakill and Ballypickas to enter a combined team in the Laois senior hurling championship in 2021 has been refused by Laois...

Laois GAA end tradition of media attending County Board meetings as...

Laois GAA's County Board meetings will no longer be open to the media, following a decision made recently to hold them 'in camera'. The decision...

New Laois GAA hurling chairman confirmed for 2021 season

Mattie Collier from Camross will serve as chairman of the Laois Hurling Steering Group for 2021, taking over from Clough-Ballacolla's Tom Clear who was...

Laois GAA set to host three free coaching webinars in February

Starting this Thursday, Laois GAA are set to host three free coaching webinars. Two of them will be run by Games Development Officers while one...
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Laois GAA opt to postpone annual county board draw until April...

The first of the annual Laois GAA €130 All County Club Members Draw - which have been a huge source of finance for clubs...

From the bleak late 1990s to the boom of the 2000s...

In the late 1990s, Laois GAA was not in a good place. The county teams weren't faring well, O'Moore Park was ageing badly, there...

Return of the King! Boost for Laois footballers as Donie commits...

The Laois senior footballers have received a pre-season boost as one of the county's highest ever scorers has returned to the panel. Arles-Killeen ace Donie...
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2020 Laois GAA club championship finals to be delayed further –...

The outstanding Laois club championships from 2020 will not be played until the summer of 2021, it is understood. LaoisToday understands that clubs who are...

Plea launched for Laois GAA people to get involved with underage...

Laois Games Development Manager Mike Henchy has appealed for Laois GAA people to come forward and get involved with underage hurling and football squads. In...

Results of Laois GAA elections to be announced today

The results of the recent Laois GAA election - including the position of chairman - will be announced later today. This year's Laois GAA convention...

Laois GAA officially propose Cheddar Plunkett for second stint as hurling...

The Laois GAA Executive Committee officially proposed that Seamus 'Cheddar' Plunkett becomes the senior hurling manager for 2021 at a meeting last night. Last week...
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Explained: What Laois GAA spend on their county teams and how...

The Laois GAA accounts for 2020 that have been circulated to the clubs and will be presented to convention next week show that spending...

U-20 players should play at their own age grade first, says...

Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy has said that county underage players should play at their own grade first and that should be adopted as...

Split season a ‘no brainer’, says Laois GAA secretary

Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy says that the proposed split season that would see the inter-county championship played first and the All Ireland final...
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Laois GAA chiefs defend fixtures and decision not to tighten 2020...

Laois GAA chairman Peter O'Neill and secretary Niall Handy have both addressed the fixture schedule in the county this year in their report to...

The new face seeking to win a place on the Laois...

It looks certain that we're going to have a contest at the Laois GAA Convention which is set to take place remotely on Monday,...
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Laois GAA TV proves a huge success as profit of almost...

The Laois GAA TV service, which allowed supporters to subscribe to watch matches that were played behind closed doors, brought in a profit of...

Laois GAA secretary praises executive committee and hits out at ‘self-informed...

Laois GAA secretary Niall Handy has hit out strongly at "self-informed trolls or clowns" and has said that the current executive "is perhaps one...
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Laois GAA report deficit in accounts – but far smaller than...

Laois GAA have reported a deficit of just over €10,500 in their 2020 accounts, though that is considerably lower than they first feared when...

BREAKING: Laois senior hurling manager Brennan steps down

Laois senior hurling manager Eddie Brennan has stepped down from his role. In a statement released on behalf of him and his fellow management team...

Laois senior football championship semi final draw made

The draw for the semi finals of the Laois Shopping Centre senior football championships has taken place this evening. For the first time since 2016,...

Colm Parkinson issues apology to Eddie Brennan and Laois GAA over...

Joe.ie GAA Hour host Colm Parkinson has issued an apology to both Eddie Brennan and Laois GAA over the airing of an off the...

Laois GAA to meet Eddie Brennan next week as fallout continues...

Laois GAA officials are set to meet county hurling manager Eddie Brennan early next week following his controversial comments that were aired by Joe.ie's...

Laois GAA financial deficit to be much smaller than first thought...

The Laois GAA TV live streaming service is expected to return a profit of more than €50,000 something that will contribute greatly to the...
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BREAKING: Laois GAA announces that all club games are cancelled for...

Laois GAA have announced that all remaining club games have been cancelled for 2020. Two weeks ago, the GAA announced the suspension of all club...