Hogan Stand Poll
Choices to replace Liam Kearns?




Ryan dismisses Laois move

Ryan dismisses Laois move
Portlaoise in pole position
Portlaoise remain the bookies’ favourites to retain their county title following the latest round of games in the Laois SFC.

SHC enters final round
The final round of the senior hurling championship takes place this weekend, and there is a lot at stake for four clubs in particular.

Killeshin crowned junior champions
Killeshin ended a 15-year wait without silverware when they defeated The Heath in a low-scoring junior ’A’ football championship final at O’Moore last Saturday.

Tipp Supporters CLub All-Ireland U16
The Tipperary Supporters Club All Ireland Under 16 hurling championship will be held in the county this weekend. Twelve counties are participating.


Ryan dismisses Laois move
Kildare legend Glen Ryan has dismissed the rumours that he will be the next Laois senior footballer manager.

O’Loughlin speaks out after suffering broken-jaw
Talented Laois dual-star John O’Loughlin has spoken out after receiving a broken jaw in a Laois Senior football Championship game for his club Mountmellick, against neighbours Emo last Friday in O’Moore Park, Portlaoise.

Laois begin hunt for new boss
Laois County Board have began their search for a new senior football manager after a special meeting with clubs within the O’Moore County last night (Monday) in Portlaoise.

Laois dual star suffers broken jaw
Laois teenage ace John O’Loughlin is set to be sidelined with a broken jaw he sustained while playing for his club Mountmellick Friday evening last.

SFC resumes
The 2008 Laois SFC continues this weekend, with four Round Two matches and four Round One qualifiers.

Tinnahinch rocked by hefty bands
The Tinnahinch club is reeling after incurring the wrath of the Laois CCC.

No shortage of contenders
With the deadline for nominations looming, there appears to be a glut of potential candidates for the Laois senior football manager’s job.

Laois to install manager next month
The Laois County Board are hoping to have a new manager to replace the departed Liam Kearns in place by the end of next month.

First intermediate 7-a-side to be held in Ratoath
Ratoath in Meath are set to host the first official intermediate football 7’s competition, which will take its place alongside the Kilmacud Crokes senior and St. Jude’s junior competitions.

Leinster U-13 Mini Hurling Feile 2008
On Saturday, 13th September eight seeded venues in Wicklow will be hosting an U-13 Mini Hurling Feile. Following on from the success the inaugural Mini Feile in 2007 Leinster Council have now included this event in their Games Programme for 2008.

Kingston rejects AFL recruitment camp
It has emerged that Laois star Donie Kingston has rejected AFL scout Ricky Nixon’s invitation to take part in this month’s recruitment camps in Mayo.

Ryan linked with Cavan and Laois jobs
Kildare legend Glenn Ryan is understood to have made the shortlist of both Cavan and Laois as the two counties search for new managers for next season.

Camogie roundup
Last year’s beaten finalists Clare booked their place in this season’s Gala All-Ireland junior camogie championship final with a hard-fought 1-9 to 1-8 victory against Laois in Banagher on Sunday.

Laois begin search for new manager
A four-man sub-committee has been set up in Laois to oversee the process of finding a successor to Liam Kearns as football manager.

Portlaoise qualify for winners’ group
Portlaoise took their place in the senior football championship winners’ group following a 1-6 to 0-6 victory over Stradbally at O’Moore Park on Wednesday night.

Rigney delighted to avoid drop
Niall Rigney was both delighted and relieved after Laois retained their Liam McCarthy Cup status with an impressive victory over Carlow in last Saturday’s promotion/relegation play-off.

Brennan quits football
Laois football has suffered another setback following the announcement by county star Barry Brennan that he has retired from the game due to injury.

Stars to appear at AFL recruitment camp
It has emerged that a host of GAA inter-county players are to appear at an AFL recruitment camp in Co. Mayo, orchestrated by renowned Australian scout Ricky Nixon.

Roe interested in Laois job
Pat Roe has expressed his interest in succeeding Liam Kearns as Laois football manager.

Rigney staying with Laois
Niall Rigney is to continue as Laois hurling manager next year after the O’Moore County retained their Liam McCarthy Cup status by overcoming Christy Ring Cup champions Carlow last Saturday.

McCarthy Cup play-off: Laois preserve status
Laois will have top-flight hurling to look forward to again next year after a comfortable victory over Christy Ring Cup champions Carlow at Dr Cullen Park.
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