Tag: The Rock
Moment in Time: Some classic photos from The Rock NS from...
Just over 20 years ago, Liam Ahearne took over as principal of The Rock NS between Mountmellick and Emo.
Then a two-teacher school, it has...
The Rock maintain intermediate status as they see off Portlaoise at...
The Rock 3-16 Portlaoise 0-4
Laois IFC Relegation Final
The Rock maintained their Intermediate status with ease in Portarlington this afternoon as their relegation final with...
Quigley the hero as Timahoe strike very late to see off...
The Rock 0-11 Timahoe 1-9
Laois Intermediate Football Championship
Timahoe have sealed their place in the IFC quarter finals following a dramatic victory over The Rock...
O’Carroll hits 2-9 as Crettyard come from behind to beat The...
Crettyard 2-12 The Rock 0-15
Laois IFC Round 1
Evan O'Carroll scored 2-9 as Crettyard came from four points down midway through the second half to...
Previewed and Profiled: Open contest expected as 2021 Laois IFC set...
The 2021 Laois IFC gets underway tonight as neighbours Timahoe and Park-Ratheniska clash in Stradbally.
There are then two games on Thursday evening before the...
In Pictures: More than €26,000 raised following 12 hour cycle in...
A 12-hour cycle in aid of a young Laois boy has generated more than €26,000.
Cathail Dooley is a four-year-old from The Rock in Laois...
In Pictures: Cakes For Cathail a huge success as family ‘overwhelmed’...
Fundraising efforts for the family of a young Laois boy continue apace across the county.
Cathail Dooley is a four-year-old from The Rock in Laois...
‘Cathail is a kind-hearted and football mad kid’ – The young...
Just under three weeks ago, the lives of one Laois family were turned upside-down with the news of a cancer diagnosis.
Cathail Dooley is a...
Fundraiser launched in aid of young Laois boy following cancer diagnosis
A fundraiser has been launched in aid of a young Laois boy who has recently been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
Cathail Dooley,...
Feargus Dunne: ‘It’s true what they say. Those small moments are...
This piece originally appeared on LaoisToday in April 2020.
“Any interest in heading up to Newry for the Laois game tomorrow”?
My question appeared to catch...
County Final Memory: Intermediate football triumph for Crettyard in 1984
Crettyard 1-9 The Rock 0-5
1984 Laois IFC Final
For a small club Crettyard have been senior for most of their history.
After the Fairymount and Tolerton...
County Final Memory: Killeshin deny The Rock to claim intermediate football...
Killeshin 0-7 The Rock 0-6
1993 Laois IFC Final
Intermediate football in Laois is generally not known for its high scoring and that was certainly the...
Three Laois intermediate clubs reappoint managers for 2021 season
Three Laois intermediate football clubs have confirmed their managers for the 2021 season.
Former Laois manager Sean Dempsey is set to be very busy whenever...
Moment in Time: Some classic photos from The Rock NS from...
Just over 20 years ago, Liam Ahearne took over as principal of The Rock NS between Mountmellick and Emo.
Then a two-teacher school, it has...
County Final Memory: The Rock make the breakthrough to senior in...
The Rock 1-13 St Michael’s 1-6
1996 Laois IFC Final
The Rock are one of the smallest clubs in Laois and though they've punched above their...
McRedmond hat-trick sends Clonaslee into another Laois IFC final
Clonaslee 5-11 The Rock 1-7
Laois Shopping IFC Semi-final
James McRedmond got a hat-trick as Clonaslee had 16 points to spare over The Rock this evening...
Dowling hits 1-5 as The Rock impress to reach intermediate semi-final
The Rock 2-13 O'Dempsey's 0-13
Laois IFC Quarter Final
Aaron Dowling helped himself to 1-5 as The Rock qualified for the Laois IFC semi-final for the...
Corbet comes alive late on as Clonaslee beat The Rock
Clonaslee 1-7 The Rock 0-8
Laois Shopping Centre IFC Round 2
Clonaslee came back from the dead to edge The Rock in Mountmellick this evening in...
Second half goals do the trick as The Rock down Annanough
Annanough 0-11 The Rock 3-9
Laois Shopping Centre IFC Round 1
The Rock have their first win in this year’s championship after a stunning victory over...
Corbet class kicks Clonaslee to comfortable victory
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Clonaslee St Manman's 4-17 The Rock 0-8
Laois Shopping Centre IFC Quarter-Final
A clinical display from Clonaslee, orchestrated by...
LIVE BLOG: Follow all the action from a Laois IFC quarter-final...
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We're back for another weekend of hectic action in the Laois football championships.
We have Round 3 of...
Ballyfin go the extra mile to claim Division 3 title in...
Ballyfin 1-26 The Rock 4-14
Laois Shopping Centre ACFL Division 3 Final
It took 80 minutes in total and they scored five goals and 30 points...
Mullen on fire as Mountmellick Gaels see off The Rock in...
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Mountmellick Gaels 3-18 The Rock 0-4
Laois Shopping Centre IFC Quarter-Final
There's a huge rivalry between The Rock and...
LIVE BLOG: Follow the action from Sunday’s Laois IFC quarter-finals
The Laois IFC quarter-finals take centre stage this morning with two 12.30pm throw-ins.
In Portarlington we have the clash of neighbours Mountmellick and The Rock,...
Rosenallis see off The Rock to book intermediate semi-final place
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Rosenallis 1-16 The Rock 0-14
Laois Shopping Centre IFC Round 1
Rosenallis may have looked like they were...
Carroll pops up with the winner as The Rock deny Barrowhouse
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The Rock 0-12 Barrowhouse 2-5
Laois Shopping Centre IFC Round 1
The Rock withstood a late rally...
Looking ahead to this year’s Laois intermediate football championship
The battle for a spot in the 2019 Laois senior football championship begins this weekend with some enticing clashes down for decision.
The Laois intermediate football...
Laois minor footballers name captain and vice-captain ahead of championship opener
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Laois minor football boss Donncha Phelan has named his captain and vice-captain ahead of their Leinster championship opener...
Relief for Laois family as stolen tractor is recovered
The Laois farming family that had a tractor stolen from their yard almost three weeks ago have thanked their local community and the Gardai...
Tributes paid to Rock GAA stalwart
Tributes have been paid to The Rock GAA stalwart Tom Flynn who passed away earlier this week.
He was not only well-known through his long...