Tag: Pat Critchley

Scoil Chríost Rí 18 Crescent Limerick 34 U-14 'A' All-Ireland Basketball Cup Final The Scoil Chríost Rí U-14 basketball team have fallen short at the final...

The much anticipated Laochra Gael TG4 episode about Portlaoise's Pat Critchley was aired on television last night. The contributors, the soundtrack, the wonderful old footage...

In every possible way, Thursday's TG4 Laochra Gael programme does justice to the legendary Pat Critchley. The contributors, the soundtrack, the wonderful old footage from...

Laois sporting legend Pat Critchley episode on the new series of the popular TG4 series Laochra Gael is set to air on Thursday night. The...

The following is an extract from Pat Critchley's new book 'A Coaching Way - Insights, Strategies and Tools for Successful Coaching' Are we coaches of...

The following is an extract from Pat Critchley's new book 'A Coaching Way - Insights, Strategies and Tools for Successful Coaching' Coaches want their players...

This piece by Pat Critchley was originally published in his book Hungry Hill and later on LaoisToday in July 2017 The members of the Fire...

Legendary Limerick hurling manager John Kiely will be joined by Seamas 'Cheddar' Plunkett and Mick Dempsey at the launch of Pat Critchley’s new book...

The latest Love Laois Podcast sees us joined by Pat Critchley following the publication of his latest book 'A Coaching Way - Insights, Strategies...

All-Star Hurler and renowned coach Pat Critchley captures a lifetime of coaching experience in his new book ‘A Coaching Way’ which will be launched in the...

This Pat Critchley piece originally appeared on LaoisToday in 2017 Long before the Spanish sun holidays became the norm, we had the bog. It was...

While Covid-19 has taken so much from us, it has also provided everyone with a chance to talk to some really inspiring and interesting...

Whenever Pat Critchley's name is mentioned in conversation, it's invariably added that he's the only Laois hurler to ever win an All Star. Critchley only...

Three men are believed to be in the running for the vacant Carlow senior football manager's job - and one of them is a...

It is a topic that has gripped social media discussion in recent days and today Newstalk's Off the Ball radio programme selected Laois's sporting Mount Rushmore...

Pat Critchley, Ciara Byrne, Jack Dooley, Gillian Wheeler and Portlaoise Panthers are tasting more success this morning. The Basketball Ireland Annual Awards and President’s Lifetime...

Laochra Gael on TG4 is arguably the best and most enduring Irish sports documentary ever made. Now in its 18th series, it's hard to believe...

This Pat Critchley piece first appeared in his book 'Hungry Hill' in 2008 The members of the Fire Brigade are unsung heroes of our community. Dad...

Tonight IT Carlow will look to make history by winning the Sigerson Cup for the first time in what is their maiden appearance in...

IT Carlow are through to their first ever Sigerson Cup final following a dramatic victory over Letterkenny IT this evening in Iniskeen. A late, late...

The champions are home! Pat Critchley's Scoil Chríost Rí squad were crowned U-19 ‘A’ champions this morning in the school's final in the National Basketball...

Scoil Chríost Rí 70 Our Lady of Mercy Waterford 38 Schools U-19 'A' Girls Cup Final  They've done it!! Pat Critchley's team are All Ireland Champions and...

IT Carlow are hoping to make history tonight by reaching their first ever Sigerson Cup final. The Third Level Institution have shocked many in the...

They came from all over the county - but particularly from Portlaoise and Ratheniska - as Pat Critchley launched his new book Bruno, dedicated to his...

This is an extract from Pat Critchley’s latest book Bruno – a collection of stories, yarns and poems – that is being published this week.  The Giant drank Guinness,...

This is an extract from Pat Critchley's latest book Bruno - a collection of stories, yarns and poems - that is being published later this...

You can't beat stories! Pat Critchley, one of Laois's greatest characters, story tellers and sportsmen, is to launch a new book - a collection of...

There doesn't seem to be a sport in the world that the students of Scoil Chríost Rí haven't excelled in. The Portlaoise all-girls school are...

In my first year English classes I would show this quote: "The children now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority; they...

Laois legend Pat Critchley called time on his 32-year teaching career this summer. Over the past 32 years, he worked successfully as a PE...