The Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship reached a pivotal stage at the weekend as Round 3 decided the final quarter-final line-up. Across four high-stakes games, Portarlington, St Joseph’s, Killeshin and Courtwood all booked their places in the last eight, with several players producing standout performances that earned them a place in this week’s Team of the Week. Goalkeeper- Matthew Byron (Courtwood) Reliable between the posts, Byron not only pulled off a crucial one-on-one save but also chipped in with four points from placed balls to steady his side throughout.placeholder image
The Laois Shopping Centre Senior Football Championship reached a pivotal stage at the weekend as Round 3 decided the final quarter-final line-up. Across four high-stakes games, Portarlington, St Joseph’s, Killeshin and Courtwood all booked their places in the last eight, with several players producing standout performances that earned them a place in this week’s Team of the Week. Goalkeeper- Matthew Byron (Courtwood) Reliable between the posts, Byron not only pulled off a crucial one-on-one save but also chipped in with four points from placed balls to steady his side throughout.

Laois Senior Football Championship Round 3 Team of the Week

Gavin Cooper
By Gavin Cooper

Sport Reporter

Published 25th Aug 2025, 20:22 GMT

Portarlington, St Joseph's, Killeshin and Courtwood recorded victories at the weekend

Leeson Hughes (Killeshin) Immense in the full-back line, Hughes dominated defensively and even surged forward to go close to a goal with his goal-bound effort, forcing The Heath to concede a penalty that turned the game.

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Leeson Hughes (Killeshin) Immense in the full-back line, Hughes dominated defensively and even surged forward to go close to a goal with his goal-bound effort, forcing The Heath to concede a penalty that turned the game.

Dan Boland (Courtwood) A rock in defence, Boland delivered a disciplined display, holding Mark Barry to just two points from play in a tightly fought contest.

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Dan Boland (Courtwood) A rock in defence, Boland delivered a disciplined display, holding Mark Barry to just two points from play in a tightly fought contest.

Fiachra C Fennell (Rosenallis) Stood tall in a tough outing for Rosenallis, defending with grit and breaking forward whenever possible. Was fouled for Charlie Friel's first free after a superb run upfield.

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Fiachra C Fennell (Rosenallis) Stood tall in a tough outing for Rosenallis, defending with grit and breaking forward whenever possible. Was fouled for Charlie Friel's first free after a superb run upfield.

Jimmy Nerney (The Heath) Covered every blade of grass with his tireless running, chipped in with two points and forced Killian Roche into a big save with his first effort.

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Jimmy Nerney (The Heath) Covered every blade of grass with his tireless running, chipped in with two points and forced Killian Roche into a big save with his first effort.

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