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

Pa Kirwan (Emo) The driving force from centre-back, Kirwan kicked 1-2 and was central to Emo’s best spell early in the second half when they briefly took the lead.

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Pa Kirwan (Emo) The driving force from centre-back, Kirwan kicked 1-2 and was central to Emo’s best spell early in the second half when they briefly took the lead.

Barry Kelly (O'Dempsey's) The wing-back was one of his team’s standout performers, breaking forward with intent and landing two excellent points to keep O’Dempsey’s in the fight.

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Barry Kelly (O'Dempsey's) The wing-back was one of his team’s standout performers, breaking forward with intent and landing two excellent points to keep O’Dempsey’s in the fight.

Sean O'Flynn (Courtwood) Commanded midfield with authority in a towering performance, driving his team forward at every opportunity and unlucky not to raise a green flag.

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Sean O'Flynn (Courtwood) Commanded midfield with authority in a towering performance, driving his team forward at every opportunity and unlucky not to raise a green flag.

Mikie Dempsey (St Joseph's) Worked tirelessly around midfield, chipped in with 1-1, and linked brilliantly with Keogh for St Joseph’s crucial second goal.

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Mikie Dempsey (St Joseph's) Worked tirelessly around midfield, chipped in with 1-1, and linked brilliantly with Keogh for St Joseph’s crucial second goal.

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