Athletics

The devastating news of Ciara’s death was shared on Instagram on Sunday

RIP: Funeral details announced for Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean

Laois Athletics Novice and Even Ages Cross-Country Championships

IN PICTURES: Laois Athletics kick off 2026 Cross-Country Championships

Action from the Laois Senior Cross Country Womens and Mens at McDonalds Boleybeg Ballyroan in December 2025

Cappakeel to host opening day of Laois Cross Country Championships

Top Left: Lucy Dunne, Joe Walsh, Joe Breen, Charlie Walsh, Noreen Daly and Ciaran Dickinson at Stage 3 of the St Abban’s Fit for Life Summer League in Rossmore. Bottom Left: Aengus Burke took first place in the Over-60 category at an IMRA Leinster League race. Right: 4x100m relay team of Uchenna Okoroji, Ruairi Molloy, Dinny Whelan and Reuben Plunkett.

Leinster silver for Portlaoise Athletics Club relay quartet

Originally from near Macroom, county Cork, Ó Lionáird was regarded as one of Ireland’s most talented middle-distance runners of his generation.

Former Irish Olympian Ciarán Ó Lionáird passes away at just 38

What time is Rhasidat Adeleke's 400m final at? All you need to know ahead of the...

Ireland's Kellie Harrington celebrates defeating Brazil's Beatriz Soares Ferreira during their women's 60kg semi-final bout at 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Paris Olympics: Everything you need to know about Kellie Harrington's Olympic fi...

Clockwise from top left: Rhys McClenaghan, Rhasidat Adeleke, Kellie Harrington, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry.

Who are Ireland's medal contenders? A look ahead as Team Ireland battles on at t...

David McCarthy (Left) pictured with the winning Irish mixed 4X400m relay team (Jack Raftery, Chris O'Donnell, Rhasidat Adeleke, Sharlene Mawdsley, Thomas Barr and Sophie Becker.

'At our best, we're hard to beat' - Irish relay coach David McCarthy aiming high...

PICTURES: Irish athletes run rings around Taoiseach as he welcomes them home fro...

Photos by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

PICTURES: Homecoming of Sharlene Mawdsley and Sophie Becker following European s...

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Ireland women claim European Championship silver medal in 4X400m relay

PICTURES: Ireland women win silver medal in European Championship 4X400m relay

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Women's 4x400m relay final - When and where to watch Euro Championships as Irela...

'Words can't even come close' - Ciara Mageean wins European 1500m gold medal

'Words can't even come close' - Ciara Mageean wins European 1500m gold medal

Laois athlete selected to compete at CSIT World Sports Games

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Laois athletics club star jumps to first as club mate secures third to help Irel... Gavin Cooper

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Star Laois athletes make Irish team for European Games

Cillin Hoey receiving his Award in Athlone

Laois athlete awarded Juvenile Athlete of the Year

Avril Deegan and Kate McDonald took 1st and 2nd in the All-Ireland Intermediate 5000m Cross-Country Championships. Photo: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile.

Laois ladies reign supreme at All-Ireland Intermediate Cross Country Championshi...

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Ballyroan Abbeyleix and District athlete wins Rás na hÉireann

IN PICTURES: St Abbans and Laois athletes take gold at National senior indoor ch...

St Abbans athlete Hunter helps Ireland to bronze medal at European Masters

IN PICTURES: St Abbans enjoy great success at National Cross Country

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Ailish Dunne presents her equiment to coach Owen Connolly

Laois Paralympian gives back to the her county and community

Ruby Millet broke the stadium record in Belfast

Laois athlete sets European standard and Stadium record as St Abban's have weeke...
It was a hugely successful weekend for the St Abban's club
Brian Lowry

Phil Healy of Ireland wins her heat of the Women's 400m at the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Poland in March. Pic: Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Ireland's fastest woman Zooms to help athletics club in Laois celebrate its 10th...

Nessa Millet in action. Pic Sportsfile

Laois athlete selected for high powered national Athletics relay squad

Ava O'Connor pictured representing Ireland last year

Laois teenager awarded athletics scholarship in America

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Laois Athletics Weekly Round-Up

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GALLERY: Ballyfin GAA 6K Fun Run and Walk at Ballyfin Demesne

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GALLERY: Huge crowd braves the elements at The Great Heath Run 2020

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GALLERY: All smiles at the annual Ballyroan Abbey GAA St Stephen's Day 5K Run

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Mulhare collects her 8th Laois Cross Country title while Kelly picks up first

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Laois athletes on-form at Leinster Cross Country Championships

Laois athletes on-form again at Leinster Cross Country Championships

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Laois man and St Abbans stalwart honoured at ‘Volunteers in Sport Awards’