Denis Croke

Crettyard strike lucky to win double

by 20/06/21 4:10pm

Seniors Div 1 Cup Final Crettyard United 1 Baltinglass 1 (Crettyard win 5-4 on penalties) By Harry Shorthose THEY don’t do anything the easy way in Crettyard and they certainly didn’t make this one easy, relying on a last gasp...

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Portarlington have no answer to Portlaoise’s pace and movement

by 20/06/21 3:55pm

Portlaoise 4-11 Portarlington 0-10 By Denis J. Croke THE last time these two clubs saw action was on the first Sunday of October last year, and with very differing consequences. Portlaoise exited the championship after suffering a shock defeat at...

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Shock for Stephen as FINA rescind Olympic invitation

By Denis J. Croke IN today’s edition of the Laois Nationalist we have story about how Shane Ryan, whose father...

Tuesday, 08/06/21 - 7:51am Read More

GAA fixtures for the coming week are confirmed

How good it is after months of inactivity to be omnce again in the position to carry a list of...

Monday, 07/06/21 - 6:20pm Read More

Laois ladies squander too many chances in Aughrim

Wicklow 2-9 Laois 1-11 By Denis J. Croke IT would be a safe bet to say that Laois manager Donie...

Saturday, 05/06/21 - 5:28pm Read More

Ballacolla mourns ‘the Kid’

By Pat Delaney THE death of Tom Bowe affectionately known as the ‘Kid’ caused great sadness in Ballacolla. the son...

Friday, 04/06/21 - 12:26pm Read More

More Denis Croke

LSP’s Activator poles programme returns to Portarlington

Friday, 04/06/21 - 8:23am

More Denis Croke

Laois embroiled in relegation scrap after losing to Kildare

Sunday, 30/05/21 - 3:34pm

Derryounce wellness walk is a resounding success

Sunday, 30/05/21 - 8:46am

Portlaoise RFC’s men, ladies and children participate in TheBigRugbyRun

Saturday, 29/05/21 - 5:57am

Ireland U/20 women’s basketball squad includes five Portlaoise players

Friday, 28/05/21 - 3:34pm

Portlaoise Mothers and Others say a big thank you to sponsors

Friday, 28/05/21 - 9:21am

Two charities to benefit from Trilogy Triathlon Club nationwide event

Friday, 28/05/21 - 9:00am

In tomorrow’s sports section

Monday, 24/05/21 - 5:21pm

Mo Nerney inspires Laois to victory in opening league game

Sunday, 23/05/21 - 7:27pm

Hurlers still in search of their first win

Sunday, 23/05/21 - 5:17pm

Hear what Nicola Turner had to say following her silver medal win this evening

Saturday, 22/05/21 - 9:29pm

Relegation a real threat as Laois fall to Cork

Saturday, 22/05/21 - 8:41pm

Nicole Turner rounds off an exceptional week with another silver

Saturday, 22/05/21 - 6:53pm

Cheddar makes two changes for clash with Clare

Saturday, 22/05/21 - 9:32am