Tag: Shanahoe
Our School: Steeped in history but now a modern rural primary...
Back in the autumn of 2019, we started a regular feature on LaoisToday 'Our School', where we planned to visit the primary schools of...
Second-half blitz sees Park-Ratheniska defeat Shanahoe to claim Ladies Intermediate glory
Park-Ratheniska 6-11 Shanahoe 1-11
Laois Ladies IFC Final
Six second-half goals did the trick for Park-Ratheniska as they blitzed Shanahoe to claim Ladies Intermediate glory this...
Sadness in Shanahoe at the passing of the highly-regarded Martin Kirwan
There was sadness in the rural community of Shanahoe this week with the passing of the highly-regarded Martin (Murt) Kirwan.
The Kirwan family haulage business...
Scoil Fionntáin Naofa, Shanahoe accepting applications for Junior Infants 2022-2023
Scoil Fionntáin Naofa, Shanahoe, Abbeyleix will be accepting applications for Admission to Junior Infants for the school year 2022-2023 from 13th January 2022 until...
Ladies semi finals confirmed following victories for St Brigid’s and Sarsfields
The Laois Ladies senior football championship semi finals have been confirmed following tonight's action.
St Brigid's defeated Timahoe and they will now face St Conleth's...
Wins for St Brigid’s, Sarsfields and St Conleth’s in Ladies SFC...
St Brigid's 0-12 Shanahoe 1-6
Laois Ladies SFC Group B Round 2
St Brigid's maintained their unbeaten start to the Ladies SFC with a three point...
From Buckingham Palace to the Wembley Arena – Laois musician remembers...
This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday in April 2020.
He played everywhere from Buckingham Palace to Wembley Arena and was a rising star on the...
Weekend vandalism forces Laois GAA club to relocate life-saving defibrillator
A Laois GAA club have been forced to relocate a piece of life-saving equipment following weekend vandalism.
Shanahoe GAA club was broken into and the...
Sadness as ‘founding member, former player and chairman’ of Laois GAA...
There is sadness in Shanahoe today following the passing of a man who was heavily involved in their local GAA club.
Martin Breen passed away...
Moment in Time: Shanahoe GAA celebrate at Dinner Dance in 2000
In September 1999 the Shanahoe hurlers won the Laois junior hurling championship with a comprehensive win over Ballypickas in the county final.
It was a...
When the Shanahoe ladies footballers made their senior breakthrough in 2006
Only six clubs have won the Laois ladies senior football championship - and for Shanahoe, their 2006 triumph stands out as the greatest day...
Late bloomer Barry commits to Laois ladies footballers for 2021 season
Laois ladies football goalkeeper Eimear Barry has committed to the inter-county scene for another season.
The Shanahoe ladies player is considered something of a late...
Laois man launches fundraiser for services who helped save dad’s life...
A Laois man, his sister in law and his friend, are to cycle, run and kayak to raise funds for the services who helped...
Strong Shanahoe finish sees off Park-Ratheniska in intermediate final thriller
Park-Ratheniska 1-8 Shanahoe 1-9
Intermediate Ladies Football Final
A strong finish from Shanahoe was the difference in Portarlington tonight as they scored the last four points...
Second half surge sees Shanahoe defeat Ballyroan and reach final
Ballyroan 1-7 Shanahoe 2-11
Laois Ladies IFC semi-final
Shanahoe are through to the Ladies Intermediate football final following a seven point win over Ballyroan this evening.
They...
Moment in Time: Shanahoe ladies footballers presentation in 2003
In the late 2000s, the Shanahoe Ladies Football club were going places.
At underage level they were winning all round them and those young players...
New Laois hurling team for 2020 as neighbouring clubs vote to...
Laois GAA will have a new club for the 2020 season following the decision of Colt and Shanahoe to fully join forces, similar to...
Remember the Game: Shanahoe win Laois minor ladies football title in...
Shanahoe 5-7 Timahoe 3-10
2004 Laois Minor Ladies Football Final
Shanahoe ladies football club were a coming force in the early part of the 2000s and...
Rural lighting a major concern while Shanahoe issues also raised
A Laois County Councillor has said that he has had more queries for lighting in rural areas than anything else this winter.
Cllr Conor Bergin...
Ballyfin withstand late Shanahoe rally to reach Senior ‘A’ semi final
Ballyfin 1-21 Shanahoe 1-13
Laois Shopping Centre S'A'HC Quarter Final
A late Richie Downey goal put the gloss on a fine win for Ballyfin as they...
In Pictures: Taste of Shanahoe proves a big hit as small...
The vibrant community of Shanahoe put on quite the show last Sunday as their delayed 'Taste of Shanahoe' event proved to be well worth...
Second-half masterclass from The Harps sees them ease past Shanahoe
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The Harps 1-19 Shanahoe 0-11
Laois Shopping Centre SHC ‘A’ Round 3
A spectacular second-half performance...
14-man Rosenallis ease past resiliant Shanahoe
Rosenallis 2-18 Shanahoe 1-11
Laois Shopping Centre SHC ‘A’ Round 2
Paddy Keating helped himself to 2-5 as Rosenallis got the better of Shanahoe in Mountmellick.
Rosenallis...
Shanahoe ease past Slieve Bloom in their senior ‘A’ hurling championship...
Shanahoe 1-20 Slieve Bloom 0-12
Laois Shopping Centre SHC 'A' Round One
It was a relatively low-scoring match in Borris-in-Ossory tonight, but Shanahoe will have no...
Eight young players to watch out for in the senior ‘A’...
The senior 'A' championship begins tonight as the Laois club hurling scene gets into full swing.
There are four games to look forward to this...
This year’s preview of the Senior ‘A’ hurling championship
This year's Senior 'A' hurling championship gets underway this week with eight teams vying for glory.
Ballyfin, having been relegated last year from senior, will...
WATCH: 10 Questions with Eimear Guidrea (Shanahoe)
The second round of the Laois LGFA senior championship commences this weekend and today, Sunday June 23, sees Shanahoe and Portlaoise play off in...
Popular Portlaoise priest set to take up new role in Abbeyleix
Popular Portlaoise priest Fr Paddy Byrne is set to leave for a new role as parish priest in Abbeyleix, also taking in Shanahoe and...
WATCH: Laois GAA club donates two sets of jerseys to school...
What an incredible act of kindness and compassion this is.
Last week Shanahoe GAA club donated two sets of past jerseys to a Ugandan secondary...
In Pictures: Serious style at the Shanahoe Ladies GAA Dinner Dance
There was serious style on show at the Shanahoe Ladies GAA Dinner Dance over the weekend.
Hundreds packed into the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel to celebrate...