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.
17. Scoil Mhuire Fatima Timahoe who played St.Abban’s NS Killeen in the Cumann na mBunscol Football Finals in Laois Hire O’Moore Park.
Picture: Julie Harvey.
18. Cumann na mBunscol Gaelic football action.
Pic: Julie Harvey
19. Scoil Mhuire Fatima Timahoe who played Scoil Bhride Clonaslee in the Cumann na mBunscol Football Finals in Laois Hire O’Moore Park.
Picture: Julie Harvey.
20. Cumann na mBunscol Gaelic football final action in Portlaoise.
Pic: Julie Harvey
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