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Laois goalkeeper Eoin Reilly charges past Antrim full-forward Conor Carson to clear his lines during Sunday's Allianz National Hurling League Division 2 game at Casement Park, Belfast. Pic by John McIlwaine

Laois facing into toughest test so far as Antrim come to town

Laois senior hurlers will face up to their toughest challenge of 2013 this Saturday night when they welcome Antrim to O’Moore Park.

Tom Sheil sends in this ball for Laois against Meath in the Leinster MFC at O'Moore Park.
Picture: Alf Harvey/hrphoto.ie

Production line needs to get back to full speed

As Laois’ latest attempts to establish themselves as a competitive force in Leinster at minor level fizzled out on Saturday afternoon, it was hard not to think back to a time, not so long ago, when the county won games like this as a matter of routine.

Patrick Julian, Mikie, Lisa, Conor and Joey Walsh with Laois football manager Justin McNulty at the Laois GAA Team Promotion Night in O'Moore Park.
Picture: Alf Harvey/hrphoto.ie

Laois fans out come out in force

O’Moore Park was the venue last Friday for the Laois GAA Promotion Night and the county’s supporters were out in force to meet their hurling and football heroes.

St Conleth’s crowned Feile Champions

St Conleth’s will make their way to the Bus Eireann All-Ireland Under 14 Feile once again, after being crowned Laois LGFA Feile champions thanks to a 3-11 to 0-1 win over Shanahoe at The Heath.

Laois suffer Royal beating as minor slump continues

Laois minor footballers missed out on the chance to book the county a first Leinster MFC semi-final appearance since 2010 on Saturday afternoon, as they slumped to a ten point defeat to Meath.

John Brophy on the attack for Laois against Neal McCauley, Antrim in the Walsh Cup Shield at Rathdowney.
Picture: Alf Harvey.

Ticket offer this weekend for Laois Hulring double header

Laois GAA have confirmed that tickets for this Saturday night’s Leinster hurling double header in O’Moore Park will cost just €10.

Iosagain girls undone by Dunshaughlin goal spree

For the first half of this Leinster final in Kinnegad, Coláiste Íosagáin and Dunshaughlin CC looked like two well matched school sides as their were talented players and plenty of scoring potential in evidence on each team.

Goals key as Laois claim Leinster title

Laois played Westmeath in the U-16 Leinster Final in Durrow, County Offaly on Sunday and came away with a deserved win and a provincial title.

O'Dempseys Michael Finlay in possession and on the attack in their ACFL Div1 clash with Emo.
Photo Denis Byrne.

Ballyroan Abbey unbeaten run ends

Ballyroan Abbey’s run of three games without defeat came to an end on Sunday evening as they lost out to St Joseph’s in Kellyville.

Shanahoe goalkeeper Eimear Barry makes a point blank save to deny Sarsfield's Ciara Burke. Pic Shane McEvoy

Sarsfields prove too strong for Shanahoe

The meeting of traditional rivals Sarsfields and Shanahoe in the opening round of the 2013 Laois Ladies Football Senior championship was generally expected to be a reasonably close contest.

Ciar�n McEvoy controls this ball for Laois against Meath in the Leinster MHC at O'Moore Park.
Picture: Alf Harvey/hrphoto.ie

Minor hurlers get campaign back on track against Meath

Laois bounced back from their opening round defeat to Kilkenny by recording a comfortable 16 point win over Meath in O’Moore Park on Saturday.

Aine Fitzpatrick jumping for a ball for Laois. Pic Shane McEvoy

Laois minors claim Leinster title in style

The Laois Minor Ladies Footballers were crowned Leinster ‘B’ Champions thanks to a 4-10 to 1-13 win over Kildare at Conneff Park, Clane on Sunday.

The off in the 5K at the Laois GAA 10K & 5K runs in Portlaoise.
Picture: Alf Harvey/hrphoto.ie

Sun shines for Laois GAA Run

The sun was out on Sunday for the Laois GAA 5K and 10K run.

Pictured are Back Row: Aoife Conroy, Fiona Kelly, Niamh Dunne, Ms. Gerladine O'Flynn, Sarah Troy and Niamh Gleeson,
Front Row: Eimear O'Sullivan, Rachel Coss, Claire Dollard and Kellie Preston.

Scoil Chriost Rí stars honoured

GAA President Liam O’Neill was on hand last week at the presentation of medals to the All Ireland winning team from Scoil Chriost Rí in Portlaoise.

**no repro fee**  4 May 2013  Laois celebrates team celebrate with the cup. Irish Daily Star Camogie National League Division 3 Final, Laois v Dublin. Cusack Park, Mullingar. Picture Credit: Caroline Quinn

Goalkeeper Dunne the hero as Laois secure league title

Two outstanding point blank saves from goalkeeper Laura Dunne in the space of a minute were crucial as Laois claimed the Division 3 Camogie League title in Mullingar.

Late scoring blitz seals final victory for Mountrath

A late scoring spree from Mountrath CS secured them a Leinster Juvenile ‘B’ hurling title last Tuesday after a pulsating game against Colaiste Mhuire Johnstown in O’Moore Park.

Minors back in action this weeeknd

Laois minor hurlers will attempt to ressurect their season this Saturday afternoon when they welcome Meath to O’Moore Park at 3pm.

Padraig McMahon, Ballyroan Abbey strides it out with Colin Nestor, The Heath in the ACFL at Ballyroan.
Picture: Alf Harvey/hrphoto.ie

Tierney strikes late in game to claim a draw for Ballyroan

A superb point from MJ Tierney four minutes into injury time salvaged a draw for Ballyroan Abbey in this entertaining ACFL Division 1 clash with The Heath on Saturday night.

Orla Finn clears her lines. Picture Shane McEvoy.

Goal happy Cork gain revenge on Laois to reach League final

LAOIS failed in their bid to reach a second Tesco Homegrown Ladies National Football League final in three seasons as they were outclassed by a Valerie Mulcahy-inspired Cork in last Sunday’s semi-final at Sean Treacy Park in Tipperary town.

Ballylinan/Gleann M�r captain Daniel Comerford and St. Paul's captain Cian Langford flanked by referee Joe Brennan and Laois Juvenile chairman Andrew Broderick with the trophy at the Feile football final at Stradbally.
Picture: Alf Harvey/hrphoto.ie

St Paul’s run riot to claim Feile title in one-sided affair

In a somewhat one-sided affair in Stradbally on Sunday evening, St Pauls’s comfortably booked their place in this year’s Feile with a comprehensive victory over a gallant Balylinan-Glenmore side.

Enda Rowland comes out with this ball for Laois against Kilkenny in the Leinster MHC at Nowlan Park.
Picture: Alf Harvey/hrphoto.ie

‘I know these lads will regroup’ - Critchley

Laois minor hurling manager Pat Critchley was confident his young charges would bounce back from Saturday’s defeat to Kilkenny and still have a say in the Leinster MHC.

Dwayne Palmer controls this ball for Laois against Kevin Kenny, Kilkenny in the Leinster MHC at Nowlan Park.
Picture: Alf Harvey/hrphoto.ie

Laois minor hurlers fall at first hurdle against Kilkenny

Laois minor hurlers’ dreams of a famous win over Kilkenny were ruthlessly quashed on Saturday afternoon, as a clinical home side doled out a one-sided defeat in Nowlan Park.

Dwayne Palmer controls this ball for Laois against Kevin Kenny, Kilkenny in the Leinster MHC at Nowlan Park.
Picture: Alf Harvey/hrphoto.ie

Sarsfields take league honours but Laois minors bow out of Leinster

Sarsfields claimed Senior league honours thanks to a 2-11 to 0-6 win over Portlaoise at McCann Park, Portarlington on Sunday evening.

From L-R: Tom�s Moore (Run Committee), Tom Jones (Laois GAA Development Officer), Niall Handy (Laois GAA Secretary), Paschal McEvoy (Laois GAA Assistant Treasurer), Gerry Kavanagh (Laois GAA Chairman), Dan Mulhare (Portlaoise Athletic Club), Bosco Ramsbottom and Padraig Clancy (Joe Mallon Motors)

On your marks for Laois GAA Run

Laois GAA, in association with Joe Mallon Motors, Portlaoise are hosting a 5k and 10k run which takes place on Sunday, May 5th at 10.30am.

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