Tag: 1986
From the Archives – Referendum Watch: How Laois-Offaly voted in the...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in the lead up the referendum that year on the 8th Amendment.
In less than a month, the...
County Final Memory: Significant triumph for Spink in 1986
Spink 1-9 Rosenallis 1-8
1986 Laois JFC Final
In the normal scheme of things, a Junior ‘B’ county final ranks well down the pecking order when...
From the Archives – WATCH: Magic scenes as Laois claim league...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday before the All Ireland Qualifier game between Laois and Monaghan in 2018.
For a generation of Laois GAA...
Corner-back genealogy as ladies football stars follow in their father’s footsteps
The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
You'll often hear the saying, "that's where they got the football/hurling from". While it can be a...
‘Battle of Aughrim’ referee remembers the most infamous moment of his...
Aughrim. 1986. Laois v Wicklow.
There are few days in Laois GAA history that stand out as much - and it's for all the wrong...
County Final Memory: Rosenallis beat Mountrath to claim Junior ‘A’ hurling...
Rosenallis 3-15 Mountrath 3-6
1986 Laois JHC ‘A’ Final
The current generation of Rosenallis hurlers and footballers have given their supporters plenty to shout about over...
Who fears to speak of ’86? The unforgettable Battle of Aughrim
It will never be forgotten. Aughrim, 1986. The place and venue, in Laois GAA parlance, have become a byword for disaster.
Wicklow, as unfancied then...
Remembering the great Heath ladies football team that won two All...
It's among one of the fine Laois sporting achievements of all time - The Heath's success in winning back-to-back All Ireland club titles in...
From the Archive: Watch Laois’s 1986 National Football League final win...
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For a generation of Laois GAA supporters, 2003 is the year that stands out, the magic moment...
Iconic Laois jersey is brought back to life and is for...
Laois's 1986 National Football League success was one of the greatest days in the county's sporting history.
That was a side packed with legends of...
WATCH: Magic scenes as Laois claim league glory with memorable win...
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For a generation of Laois GAA supporters, 2003 is the year that stands out, the...
Referendum Watch: How Laois-Offaly voted in the 1986 Marriage Referendum
In less than a month, the country will go to the polls for another referendum as we're asked to vote on the hugely emotive...
Looking Back: Who fears to speak of ’86?
It will never be forgotten. No matter what happens on Saturday evening, no matter what way this year plays out for Laois or what...