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Laois fighter Eoghan Chelmiah preparing for karate World title defence in Miami

A Laois man is well on his way to becoming one of Ireland’s most recognisable stars in combat sports as he gears up for...

Laois success as Eve’s Hope bolts up for 20/1 winner in Clonmel

The jumps horse racing season is well underway and we had a Laois winner on the track in Clonmel this week. On Tuesday, Eve's Hope,...

Tremendous success for Laois at 2024 World Handballs Championships

The 2024 World Four-Wall Handball Championships took place recently across Ireland, including two venues in Laois - St Brigid’s Monavea and Cullohill Handball Club. Close...

Hockey: Laois advance in Leinster Women’s Cup after big win in Dublin

Laois HC 2 Botanic HC 0 Leinster Women's Division 5/6 Cup Round 1 Laois Hockey Club travelled to Glasnevin, Dublin on Saturday where they beat Botanic...

Hockey: Hargroves and Lewis on target as Laois make winning start

Laois Hockey Club kicked off the 2024/25 season this past weekend, with both first and second teams in action. Laois began their Leinster Division 5...

Laois Archery reaching out to local businesses ahead of highly anticipated Bowhunter Championships

Laois Archery is offering local businesses a chance to be part of an international competition, being held in Portlaoise later this September. The Irish Field...

Laois wins three gold medals and one silver at World Wallball Championships in Limerick

The 2024 World Wallball Championships took place in the University of Limerick with Laois taking home three gold medals and one silver. Elizabeth Pearson earned...

Nicole Turner through to the 50m Freestyle Final at Paralympics in Paris

Nicole Turner has qualified for her first Paralympic final of the 2024 games in Paris. This was following a successful display in the La Defence...

Success for Laois owner in Ballinrobe as Tell Me This scoops €7,200 prize

There was Laois success on the race track in Ballinrobe on Monday as Tell Me This claimed the opening race. At odds of 9/2, the...
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Busy schedule ahead as Turner gets ready to represent Laois at third Paralympic Games

Laois native Nicole Turner, the flag bearer at the 2016 paralympics in Rio, is set for her third Paralympic Games. The Portarlington swimmer claimed a...
Flying Bay John Rowney Galway Races

Laois success at Galway Races as Flying Bay bolts up in Ballybrit on Saturday

The Galway Races took place last week at the iconic Ballybrit track and there was Laois success on the Saturday. At odds of 15/2, Flying...

National women’s cycling race set to return to Laois

Rás na mBan will be returning to Laois on Thursday, September 5 when cyclists from around the globe will go head to head in...

Incredible achievement as Brophy claims momentous All-Ireland Handball Title for Laois

Aoife Brophy of Cullohill Handball Club was crowned the Ladies All-Ireland 60x30 Junior Handball champion after a scintillating victory over a skilled opponent in...

Weekend Read: Meet the Laois teenager making waves on the international volleyball scene

Mountmellick native Patrick Cawley began playing volleyball just over three years ago and has since represented Ireland all over Europe. He has played matches in...
Alanna Fitzpatrick Team Ireland Olympics Paris

Laois will have an Olympian in Paris as Portarlington woman chosen for Ireland 7s...

The Olympic Games will take place in Paris later this year and there will be keen Laois interest in Team Ireland. That is because Portarlington's...

Mountrath Badminton Club celebrate successful first year

Mountrath Badminton Club celebrated a very successful first season after being set up by Joe Hargroves last September. The club has brought together former clubs...

WATCH: Laois trainer has incredible 100/1 winner at The Curragh with Laois-owned horse

There was huge excitement in The Curragh on Friday night as a horse with double Laois connections won at odds of 100/1. Red Letter Bray,...

Laois crowned All-Ireland Badminton Champions

The Laois badminton team have been crowned the All-Ireland county Champions at Grade 5/G . The All Ireland Championships were held in the University of...
Laois Hunt Point to Point

Point-to-Point on the double as Stradbally to host two meetings this weekend

There is point-to-point racing in Stradbally on both Saturday and Sunday this weekend on a busy couple of days for the picturesque Laois venue. The...

Laois duo capture Leinster ‘C’ handball title following tough encounter with Offaly

Laois handballers Eamon Brennan and Brian Brennan claim Leinster C title after defeating Offaly opposition in a thrilling contest. A contest which was too close...

In Pictures: Huge year ahead for Laois teenager following European Taekwondo glory

Shane Allison, a young man from Ballybrittas, is travelling all across Europe competing in Taekwondo. His last outing was the European Championships in April. On...

Men’s, Ladies’ and Juvenile results from the 40×20 All-Ireland Handball Championships in Croke Park

Men’s 40x20 All-Ireland Championships The 40x20 Handball Championship season has come to an end, with a number of All-Ireland Finals taking place in the Handball...

History made as Portlaoise College win first ever Junior ‘A’ All-Ireland girls volleyball title

Monday, April 22, will go down in the history books in Portlaoise College. It is the first time that the school has won a Junior...

Darts: Laois reach All-Ireland B quarter-finals but come unstruck against Wexford

The Laois darts team have reached the quarter-finals of the All-Ireland B championships, continuing the good form of the County's darts teams. The B All-Ireland...

Laois becoming a hot-bed of darts – one of Ireland’s fastest growing sports

Darts, the sport that everybody loves for a week at Christmas, is currently on the rise across Ireland, with Laois fast becoming a hot-bed...

Walsh goal helps Laois Hockey Club earn promotion in historic debut season

Portrane 0 Laois 1 Leinster Senior Women's Hockey League - Division 11 The Laois Hockey Club seconds travelled to Portrane on Saturday, March 9 for their...
Tommy Ward Eagles Reign Cheltenham

WATCH: Laois owner’s brilliant reaction as 80/1 shot finishes second in Cheltenham

We're onto Day 3 of the Cheltenham Races for 2024 but a Laois owner is still smiling following his horse's heroics on Tuesday. The Boodles...
Salvador Ziggy Cheltenham (2)

Laois owned horse bidding for glory as 2024 Cheltenham Races get underway today

It is Christmas time for horse racing enthusiasts and casual punters alike as the Cheltenham Races for 2024 get underway today. The English venue will...
Mayo NS Badminton Leinster Champions (3)

Leinster glory for one of Laois’s smallest schools in badminton championship

One of Laois's smallest primary schools, Mayo NS, has, over the last two years, become a hotbed for badminton in Ireland. Led by students Aoife...
Cheltenham Preview night Abbeyleix Manor Hotel

Star-studded line up confirmed for charity Cheltenhem Preview night in Abbeyleix

It is less than a month until the Cheltenham Racing Festival gets underway in England for the 2024 edition. It is the equivalent of Christmas...
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