Abbeyleix South National School pupils made history in the home of Laois Gaelic games on October 20, 2026, when they lifted their first Cumann na mBunscol trophy on the school’s first appearance in the Laois primary schools Gaelic games competition finals. Photographers Alf and Julie Harvey were there for the Leinster Express / Laois Live to capture their celebration on day one of the Gaelic football finals, which drew schools from across Laois to Laois Hire O’Moore Park in Portlaoise.
9. Shanahoe celebrate in the Cumann na mBunscol Football Finals in Laois HIre O’Moore Park.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
10. Arles NS who played Castletown N.S. in the Cumann na mBunscol Football Finals in Laois Hire O’Moore Park.
Picture: Alf Harvey.
11. Action from the Cumann na mBunscol Laois Gaelic football finals.
Julie Harvey
12. Castletown NS who played Arles NS in the Cumann na mBunscol Football Finals in Laois Hire O’Moore Park.
Pic: Alf Harvey
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