Same again for Laois
Laois manager Sean Dempsey has named an unchanged team from that which defeated Louth for Saturday's Leinster SFC semi-final against Kildare.
Dicksboro are Feile champions
Kilkenny city side Dicksboro were crowned Feile na nGael Division 1 hurling champions following a 3-14 to 0-5 victory over local side Kilcormac/Killoughey in Tullamore yesterday.
Hurling Qualifier draw
Offaly will play Cork while Clare and Galway must go face to face after the All-Ireland hurling qualifier draw was made.
Kelly back in training
Tom Kelly could yet feature for Laois in this year's football championship after returning to training last Tuesday night.
Leinster MHC: Wexford on Wednesday
Laois meet Wexford in their Leinster minor hurling championship semi-final at O'Moore Park on Wednesday June 24 (7.30).
Clough-Ballacolla threaten further action
Clough-Ballacolla temporarily withdrew their players from intercounty activities last weekend and say they could do so again.
Minister pulls plug on grants scheme
The GPA's worst fears were realised last night when the Government announced that it does not have the EUR3.5 million required to fund the player grants scheme.
Stand alone Dublin game confirmed
Arising from the weekend's results, Leinster Council have split up the provincial semi-finals with Kildare to play Laois on a Saturday evening.
Dempsey: Clancy goal settled us
Padraig Clancy's fortuitous first half goal played a crucial part in Laois' Leinster SFC quarter-final victory over Louth at Parnell Park according to manager Sean Dempsey.
Leinster SFC: Laois withstand Wee County revival
Laois withstood a spirited revival from Louth at Parnell Park on Sunday afternoon to book a Leinster SFC semi-final place.
Reddin doubtful for Laois
An ankle injury is threatening Laois debutant Ger Reddin's participation in tomorrow's Leinster SFC quarter-final against Louth.
Qualifier draws next Sunday
The All-Ireland football and hurling first round qualifier draws will be made next Sunday, June 21.
Meaney confident ahead of Wee test
Laois midfielder Kevin Meaney is confident his side can come through this Sunday's meeting with Louth and advance to the semi-finals of the Leinster SFC.
Ballinakill profit from net gain
Ballinakill overturned a half-time deficit of three to emerge 14-point winners over Abbeyleix last weekend in the ACHL Division One.
Ballacolla ease past Rathdowney
Clough Ballacolla continued to show their impressive form in the ACHL Division One by handing Rathdowney Errill a 10-point defeat last Sunday.
Hogan Stand magazine June issue out now
The June issue of Hogan Stand magazine is filled with great GAA stories, on both a club and national level.
Stapleton and Reddin handed Laois debuts
Rory Stapleton and Ger Reddin are the new faces in the Laois team for Sunday's Leinster SFC quarter-final against Louth at Parnell Park.
Paddy Dunne Cup
The Paddy Dunne Memorial Cup tournament continued last night in Courtwood when the beaten finalists in last year's intermediate football championships in Laois and Kildare met.
Paddy Dunne Cup
The Paddy Dunne Memorial Cup kicked off last Thursday night with a cracking game between host club Courtwood and Arles Killeen.
Ticket scramble expected for Leinster semi-final
Dublin supporters can expect a ticket frenzy for their Leinster SFC semi-final against either Westmeath or Wicklow on June 28 due to the fact that the game will share the same billing as the other provincial semi-final.
Campion Sparrow Insurances - proud sponsors of the Laois GAA championships
Campion Sparrow Insurances is the new sponsor of the Laois football and hurling championships for 2009. Managing Director Michael Sparrow explains to Hogan Stand why they have decided to delve into the GAA end of things recently.
Rigney proud of troops
Laois manager Niall Rigney feels that his players performed admirably against a very strong Galway side as the O'Moore County now prepare for the qualifiers.
Courtwood club notes
Courtwood's junior footballers made it four wins in a row in ACFL Division 4 recently when they completed their campaign with a hard fought 0-11 to 1-6 win over The Heath.
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McGrath hits out at Brennan axing
Arles-Killeen manager Nicky McGrath has jumped to Donie Brennan's defence in the wake of his axing from the Laois football panel.
Hayes facing ban
Kevin Hayes is expected to miss Galway's Leinster SHC semi-final on June 21 following his sending off in last Sunday's facile win over Laois.
Leinster SHC: Galway destroy Laois on debut
Leinster beware - Galway will show no mercy, as the Tribesmen's debut in the GAA Leinster Senior Hurling Championship ensured Laois were dumped into the Qualifiers following a 27-point drubbing at O'Moore Park, Portlaoise.
Campion realistic about Laois chances
Laois hurling captain Brian Campion admits his side is unlikely to cause an upset in Sunday's Leinster Senior Hurling Championship opener against Galway.
GAA stars launch golf classic
The annual Laois GAA Golf Classic will take place at the Heritage Golf and Spa Resort on Monday July 6th.
Three debuts for Laois
Laois hurling boss Niall Rigney hands Leinster SHC debuts to three players in Sunday's first round clash with Galway at O'Moore Park.