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Irish Rugby star Alison Miller at the launch of the MC Monivea Women's Mini Marathon

Mahony and Keenan lead the way in Cullohill

The third stage of the Get Fit For Summer Challenge was held on an overcast and cool evening in Cullohill with the staging of our 5k race.

Rotary Club launches ‘Cycle for SID’

Portlaoise Rotary Club have launched their Charity Cycle for 2013, which is in aid of Laois Sport’s Partnership ‘Sports Inclusion Disability’ (SID) programme.

Mountrath TTC players who were part ol the Leinster Gold Medal winners at the Inter-pros recently. L-R Club coach Jimmy Hayes. Jessie Hayes, Leanne Delaney, Dylan Grace (national champion U12) Scott Jestin, Paddy Vaughan, Amylou Hayes, Tadhg Downey and Katie Hayes.

Mountrath players carry Leinster to glory

Dynamic performances by many young table tennis players from the midlands carried Leinster to an incredible win in this season’s Inter-Provincials.

League and Cup winners reflect on successful year

As the summer approaches and the hockey season draws to a close the Portlaoise Ladies can take the time to reflect back on a very successful year.

Overall Winners pictured at the presentation of prizes in the Laois International Golf Challenge , at The Heritage Golf and Spa Resort , Killenard . Front ( l. to r.) Peter Carey ( Laois County Manager ) Winners - Marty O'Connor Portarlington ) and Jack Carty ( Wexford ),. Clr. Paul Mitchell ( Chairman Laois Council ) and Sarah Conlon ( Laois Rose ) ..
Photo: Michael Scully - no reproduction fee .

Great golf culminates in Killenard final

The ninth Laois International Golf Challenge took place from Monday, April 29 to Thursday, May 2 and once again proved to be a great success.

Pitchers’ season is up and running

Goulyduff Tournament

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.

Aaron Wisely, left, and Tommy Delaney, right, from Combat Kickboxing Club, who both won national titles recently.

Irish titles for Laois kickboxing duo

Combat Kickboxing Laois was established in 2009 by local kickboxer Tommy Delaney. His club has gone from strength-to-strength each year in achieving both Irish and world rankings in kickboxing.

Dan Mulhare, winner of the inaugural Deadman's Dash in Ballyfin. Photo James McCormack

Deadman’s Dash sets pulses racing

Over 400 runners, both adult and juvenile, descended on Ballyfin at The Deadman’s Inn pub for the inaugural Deadman’s Dash on April 21.

Alison Miller launches the M3 Mini Marathon event at St Abban’s AC

Alison Miller launched the M3 Monavea Women’s Mini Marathon at St Abban’s AC sports complex in Monavea, Co Laois recently.

Great start to season in Abbeyleix

The season got off to a great start at Abbeyleix Tennis Club with a mixed grade “Fab Four” event which took place over February and March.

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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