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.
21. Scoil Bhríde Clonaslee, who played Scoil Mhuire Fatima Timahoe in the Cumann na mBunscol Football Finals at Laois Hire O’Moore Park.
Picture: Julie Harvey.
22. Gaelscoil Thromaire, who played Abbeyleix South School NS in the Cumann na mBunscol Football Finals in Laois Hire O’Moore Park.
Picture: Julie Harvey
23. Cúl in the Cumann na mBunscol finals.
Pic: Julie Harvey
24. Abbeyleix South School NS players celebrate their win at the Cumann na mBunscol Gaelic football finals 2026 in Laois Hire O’Moore Park.
Picture: Julie Harvey.
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