Denis Croke

Spanish Flu disrupts 1918 GAA championships

by 27/03/20 3:01pm

By Richard Commins JUST over 100 years ago the world was dealing with the most devastating outbreak of disease in modern history, and Ireland was by no means immune. The so-called Spanish Flu killed between 50 and 100 million people...

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Cancellations greeted with mixed emotions

by 27/03/20 3:00pm

By Denis J. Croke THE IRFU’s decision to cancel all domestic rugby last week has left the rugby playing fraternity in a state of anguish. Mind you this was something the GAA family has had to deal with already. Clubs...

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Laois Marlins make times at the Leinster Long Course Qualifying Gala

LAOIS Marlins Swim Club was in fine form when a large group of the swimmers attended the three days of...

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Laois stun the aristocrats

Laois 5-9 Kilkenny 3-6 By Pat Delaney LAOIS under -16 girls made the long journey to Danesfort in South Kilkenny...

Friday, 13/03/20 - 6:30am Read More

Nevin selected for Olympic Qualifiers

TALENTED Portlaoise middleweight boxer Michael Nevin has been selected to represent Ireland at the upcoming Olympic qualifiers. The qualifiers will...

Friday, 13/03/20 - 6:28am Read More

Midland men capture Kilkenny Masters title

Sub-Head – Women pipped on the line BOTH the women’s and men’s Midland Masters teams headed to Kilkenny last weekend...

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Manager acknowledges Dublin prowess but is so proud of his charges

Friday, 13/03/20 - 6:26am

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Dublin finish strongly to inflict more misery on the O’Moores

Thursday, 12/03/20 - 10:26am

Laois outplayed in the City

Thursday, 12/03/20 - 10:25am

Mo to the fore as Laois ladies defeat Fermanagh

Thursday, 12/03/20 - 10:24am

For the second year Dublin scupper Laois’s hopes

Thursday, 12/03/20 - 10:21am

Can Rathdowney/Errill retain their title?

Friday, 06/03/20 - 6:30am

Quirke cannot hide his disappointment after latest loss

Friday, 06/03/20 - 6:28am

Now Laois are idle as weather improves

Friday, 06/03/20 - 6:27am

Senior championship draw throws up some cracking games

Thursday, 05/03/20 - 6:32am

No fairytale finish to league for Laois

Thursday, 05/03/20 - 6:26am

One step forward, two steps back as Laois lose to Kildare

Thursday, 05/03/20 - 6:24am

Ballyroan ladies bring home silverware from Kerry

Wednesday, 04/03/20 - 4:22pm

Another superb win for Portlaoise’s Rachel

Wednesday, 04/03/20 - 4:20pm

Little difficulty for Portlaoise in advancing to round two

Wednesday, 04/03/20 - 4:19pm