1 – Shock and sadness as talented young Laois hurler tragically killed in road accident
There was shock and sadness following the news that a talented young Laois hurler was killed in a car accident.
Adam Kirwan died after involved in a fatal single vehicle road traffic incident that occurred in the early hours of Thursday, March 2, at College Green in Thurles, Tipperary.
2 – #LoveLaois: The Ridge of Capard – boardwalk, the stony man and views for miles all round
During Covid-19, there were many things worth complaining about but one collective positive is that the travel restrictions focussed people on was enjoying the positive things that are on their door steps.
And the Slieve Blooms proved hugely popular. There’s plenty of options though, meaning you need to know where you’re actually going. Getting to know the difference – and how to get to – Glenbarrow, Monicknew, Ard Erin, Baunreagh, Clear Lake and the Catholes is a job in itself.
3 – Laois hurlers completely out-classed by a strong Kilkenny team
The Laois senior hurlers suffered their third consecutive defeat in Division 1 of the National League, as they were completely out-classed by Kilkenny in O’Moore Park.
The loss came on the back of two heavy defeats at the hands of Tipperary and Waterford in the opening two rounds.
4 – Laois’s Division 4 100% record ends as Wicklow inflict first defeat of the campaign
The Laois senior footballers lost their 100% winning record in Division 4 of the National League as they were beaten by Wicklow.
Billy Sheehan’s charges got a great start but a goal in first half injury time brought Wicklow back into the game and they kicked on from there.
5 – Two new additions to Laois GAA county board as coaching officer and football chairman take up positions
There are new faces on the Laois GAA executive with the role of Coaching Officer formally filled at Monday night’s county board meeting as well as that of football committee chairman.
Brian Quinn, a Monaghan native who is a recent treasurer of O’Dempsey’s GAA club, was elected as coaching officer, filling the vacancy left idle since Fergal Byron’s five-year term came to an end at last year’s convention.
Meanwhile, Portarlington’s Tony Bambrick junior has been appointed as football committee chairman to replace Kieran Kehoe who had to vacate the position after being elected as vice chairman of the county board.
6 – ‘Adult nappies’ dumped on Laois farmer’s land as Council collects 650 tonnes of rubbish in 2022
A meeting in Laois has heard how a farmer found a load of adult nappies dumped in one of his fields recently.
The farmer, based in Trumera, made the grim discovery recently and alerted Independent Councillor James Kelly.
7 – Funding requested to light up ‘darkest road in Laois’ which is ‘waiting 30 years’ for light
The County Council has been called upon to provide light to what has been described as ‘the darkest road in Laois’.
The call was made at a recent meeting of the Borris-In-Ossory-Mountmellick Municipal District by Independent Councillor Ollie Clooney.
8 – Bergin, Murphy and Ramsbottom to the fore as Knockbeg claim South Leinster League glory
Conall Bergin, Mikey Murphy and Oisin Ramsbottom were immense as Knockbeg College claimed South Leinster ‘A’ League glory.
Bergin kicked the winner in a pulsating match that wasn’t settled until deep in injury time.
9 – In Pictures: Fundraising tractor and fun run for Laois primary school a big success
A fundraising tractor and fun run held in aid of a Laois primary school at the end of last year proved a big success.
After a two year absence, Clonenagh National School in Mountrath welcomed the return of their annual Tractor Run on Wednesday, December 28, 2022.
10 – Tributes paid following the sad passing of three Laois people recently
Tributes have been paid following the passing of three Laois people in recent days.
