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Laois man’s horse ‘Song Of Earth’ scoops big win in Gowran Park
On Gowran Park's big day, a Laois man has enjoyed a big winner.
In brutally heavy conditions, Song Of Earth toughed it out to win...
Handball World Champion Paddy Donovan on 40 year career, greatest achievement and hopes for...
Handballer Paddy Donovan will go down as one of Laois’s most decorated sportsperson as his medal haul is simply incredible.
A world champion, four-time world...
New Laois horse racing syndicate enters the winners enclosure with Dundalk success
Horse racing is a thriving sport in Laois at present with trainers and owners wracking up wins galore - and another Laois syndicate entered...
Big Laois involvement as Slade Runner romps to first ever win in Dundalk
There was a huge Laois involvement as a horse called Slade Runner romped to its first ever win in Dundalk last night.
Winless in 14...
First winner of 2021 for Laois trainer as foundations laid for stable extension
A Laois trainer tasted success for the first time in 2021 on Friday evening in Dundalk.
St George's Head won the Floodlit Friday Nights At...
Watch: Well-known Laois man’s horse claims big prize in Fairyhouse
We could have a Laois horse in Cheltenham this year as Augusta Gold pulled off a remarkable win in Fairyhouse yesterday.
The 10/1 shot, owned...
Laois Martial Arts adjusting and moving forward
Laois Martial Arts continues to adjust and move forward during the challenges of COVID-19.
The club which is based in Mountmellick, continues to work within...
Prestigious racing award for Laois trainer following remarkable 2020
A Laois horse racing trainer was the winner of a prestigious award at a virtual ceremony last night.
Portarlington based Kieran Cotter was deemed a...
New two-year deal for Tuohy as he extends Australian stay
Zach Tuohy will play at least two more seasons in the Australian Football League after signing a new contract with the Geelong Cats that...
Second nomination for Laois trainer as he scores 15th winner of the year
Just a week after a Laois trainer received a nomination for a Horse Racing Ireland Award, he has been nominated for another gong.
Portarlington based...
Laois trainer nominated for 2020 Horse Racing Ireland Award
A total of 34 nominations have been made for the 2020 Horse Racing Ireland Awards - and a Laois trainer is among them.
These will...
Laois man receives inaugural Leinster Hockey Volunteer of the Month Award
A Laois man has received the inaugural Leinster Hockey Volunteer of the Month Award.
Nominations were received from clubs throughout the province which recognised volunteers...
Heartbreak for Tuohy as Richmond come from behind to win AFL Grand Final
There was heartbreak for Laois man Zach Tuohy this morning as his Geelong side were defeated by Richmond in Brisbane’s in the AFL Grand...
High praise for Laois Cricket Club as they win Leinster honours
There was high praise for Laois Cricket Club recently as they claimed Leinster honours.
Their grounds in Stradbally won Best Grounds Award as announced by...
Winning streak continues for Laois trainer following Dundalk success
A Laois based horse racing trainer continued his winning streak recently with success in Dundalk.
Portarlington's Kieran Cotter notched his 14th winner of a remarkable...
13th winner of the season for Laois trainer following Navan success
A Laois trainer scored his 13th winner of the season in Navan yesterday.
Portarlington based Kieran Cotter had Inflection Point who galloped to success in...
The Heath men’s rounders team produce a stunning comeback to force a replay
A game that had absolutely everything - it was an All-Ireland rounders semi-final to savour and it lived up to all expectations.
It will probably...
Six-in-a-row for Laois trainer as filly scoops €24,000 in the Curragh
A Laois trainer pulled off an incredible six-in-a-row success and scooped the top prize of €24,000 at The Curragh yesterday.
A Step Too Far, trained...
Dundalk success for Laois trainer ahead of big Curragh race
A Laois trainer bagged his tenth winner of the flat season in Dundalk on Friday night.
Ahyoka, at odds of 15/2, won the DundalkStadium.com Handicap,...
The Heath senior men’s rounders team go in search of an All-Ireland final place
The Heath senior men’s rounders team go in search of a place in the All-Ireland final as they take on Carrickmacross from Monaghan this...
Stunning five-in-a-row success for Laois owned horse and trainer
"Even the great Kerry team didn't mange that".
Those were the words of Laois trainer Kieran Cotter after his incredible mare galloped to victory yesterday...
Four in a row for Laois trainer as Curragh comes into focus
A Laois trainer brought up a remarkable four-in-a-row success over the weekend.
A Step Too Far was victorious on her fourth successive start for Portarlington...
Injury means Tuohy’s landmark 200th appearance is delayed as Geelong produce lovely tribute video
Zach Tuohy will have to wait another week at least to make his landmark 200th AFL appearance but his club Geelong have produced an...
WATCH: Hat-trick for Laois trainer following second Bellewstown success in 24 hours
A Step Too Far came up trumps for her Laois trainer yesterday afternoon as she completed a hat-trick of wins.
Kieran Cotter's mare galloped to...
New members welcome as Portlaoise Ladies hockey team get ready for new season
Portlaoise Ladies Hockey Club are excited to return to training as the 2020/2021 season kicks off.
The first training session of the season will take...
Success for Laois trainer in Bellewstown as horse seeks hat-trick today
Laois horse racing trainer Kieran Cotter enjoyed his sixth winner of the season in Bellewstown on Wednesday.
The Portarlington based flat racing trainer tasted success...
Zach Tuohy set to break Tadhg Kennelly’s AFL record as he also nears significant...
Portlaoise man Zach Tuohy is set to overtake Tadhg Kennelly and go second on the list of most appearances by an Irish player in...
Laois trainer launches ‘Celtic Racing Club’ in bid to give people the chance to...
Laois horse racing trainer Kieran Cotter has launched Celtic Racing Club - aimed at attracting people into the sport who would not have the...
Fifth winner of the season for Laois trainer following Naas success
Laois man Kieran Cotter was back in the winners enclosure yesterday for the fifth time this season.
The Portarlington based trainer tasted victory in the...
Weekend Read: Inside the yard of the Laois trainer making huge strides in horse...
Kieran Cotter's rise in the horse racing game in the last 18 months has been nothing short of meteoric.
The flat racing trainer - who...
