From oxygen tanks to kettlebells: Clonad’s Victor Conroy qualifies for World Championships
Clonad man Victor Conroy has added another remarkable chapter to his sporting journey after winning gold at the 2026 NSKI National Kettlebell Championships in...
Laois Inclusion Games hailed as a huge success as more than 330 athletes take...
The inaugural Laois Inclusion Games have been hailed as a major success after more than 330 athletes and participants took part across 15 different...
Smashing records under the floodlights: Abbeyleix Lawn Tennis Club celebrates historic Open Week success
The courts of Abbeyleix Lawn Tennis Club were alive with energy, drama, and competitive rallies during its recent highly anticipated annual Open Week.
Spanning a...
Laois darts star Allen crowned JDC Girls Series champion in Blackpool
Laois darts star Rebecca Allen achieved the biggest success of her young career on Sunday by capturing the Junior Darts Corporation (JDC) Girls Series...
Laois success in Killarney as Lips Freedom gallops to glory once again
There was Laois success at Killarney Racecourse last week as Lips Freedom made it two wins in a row.
The horse, owned by Clonaslee's John...
Laois gymnast set for European Championships after remarkable rise continues
Less than a year after becoming the first Laois gymnast to represent Ireland, Ratheniska teenager Lauren Kelly is preparing for the biggest competition of...
Gift of life leads Clonad’s Victor Conroy back to international stage
There are few people who embody the life-changing power of organ donation quite like Clonad man Victor Conroy.
The Laois native is preparing to pull...
Horse Racing: Rowney pips Mullins in Sligo while Lanigan scores twice with Minella Diamond
There has been significant Laois success in the horse racing scene over the last few weeks with three big winners.
Owner John Rowney has struck...
Laois badminton teams show grit and glory at Leinster championships
There was plenty of pride for Laois badminton on Sunday, March 22, as two county teams travelled to Baldoyle Badminton Centre to compete in...
Laois success in Downpatrick as Lips Freedom claims hurdle glory
There was Laois success in Downpatrick at the weekend as Lips Freedom claimed victory.
The horse is owned by Clonaslee's John Rowney and it came...
Laois handballers narrowly lose out in All-Ireland 40×20 Finals
Croke Park played host to the 2026 40x20 All-Ireland Handball Finals with Laois represented in two of the finals.
In the Girls U-17 Singles Final,...
From Beginner to Champion – Meet the Laois man who has had a dramatic...
In a sport defined by discipline, resilience and quiet determination, few young athletes embody those qualities quite like Callum Byrne.
The Portlaoise native has already...
On the oche and on the rise – Meet the Laois darts star who...
In the heart of the Midlands, where darts has long been a staple of local pubs and parish halls, Borris-in-Ossory native Robbie Curran is...
In Pictures: Leinster badminton glory for Mayo National School
A Laois primary school was celebrating last week after it captured a Leinster title in style.
The boys from Mayo National School of Crettyard were...
History making weekend for Laois Marlin Swimming Club
Laois Marlin Swimming Club enjoyed a hugely successful weekend at the Leinster Long Course Open, marking another significant milestone in the club’s rapid competitive...
In Pictures: Battle of the Courts Doubles Wallball tournament a big success
Clough-Ballacolla Handball Club once again delivered a tremendous spectacle of Wallball (one-wall handball) with its annual Battle of the Courts Doubles Tournament.
The event’s core...
From Grandad’s shed to the world stage – Laois darts player Eoin Roche’s remarkable...
Portarlington darts prodigy Eoin Roche has never known life without a dartboard.
Picking up his first set of darts at just five years old in...
Laois teenager recovers from serious knee injury to become double world champion
If you are looking for a story of about resilience, determination and pure heart - then this Laois teenager has you covered.
Shane Allison, a...
Meet the incredibly talented multi-sport Laois 12-year-old who is representing Ireland in badminton
A young Laois boy is making serious waves in the world of badminton where he is representing Ireland.
12-year-old Daire O'Sullivan, who hails from Crettyard,...
Meet the Laois teenager who is representing Ireland internationally in gymnastics
Excitement is building in one part of Laois as a teenager is set to represent Ireland on the international stage in gymnastics.
14-year-old Lauren Kelly,...
All-Ireland success evades Laois at Wallball Championship Finals
Kilglass in Roscommon played host to the All-Ireland Wallball Championship Finals last weekend with Laois represented by two players at these finals.
In the Men’s...
Leinster Wallball success for Laois Handball with titles in adult and juvenile grades
The recently played 2025 Leinster Wallball Championships delivered some notable successes for Laois handball with titles won in both the juvenile and adult grades.
Aoife...
In Pictures: Massive success for Laois competitors at Cup of Europe karate competition
The 47th BKK British Open-inc International Federation of Karate 15th Cup of Europe took place in Crawley this month and Laois were well represented.
This...
Big Laois success as Ade Boy romps to victory in Navan at the weekend
There was big Laois success in Navan over the weekend as Ade Boy romped to victory in the bumper.
The horse is owned by former...
Portlaoise athlete’s incredible journey to Wheelchair Rugby European Championships
Six months ago, Daniel Wolski had never played Wheelchair Rugby.
Last week, the 27-year-old Portlaoise resident has been named to the Irish Wheelchair Rugby squad...
Laois greyhound trainer progresses to next round of Irish Greyhound Derby
The BoyleSports Irish Greyhound Derby third round at Shelbourne Park on Saturday night produced some of the finest racing of the competition so far,...
Brilliant performance sees Laois man claim silver in archery at World Transplant Games
The good times keep rolling for Victor Conroy as he secured a silver medal in the Olympic recurve archery event in The World transplant...
Handball: All-Ireland final beckons as Brophy prepares to face Tyrone opponent
There was mixed fortunes for Laois handball in the 60x30 All-Ireland Championships over the last couple of weekends with Clough-Ballacolla’s Kevin Brennan and Cullohill...
Huge Laois success at Galway Races as Strong Link gets up to win again
There were huge Laois celebrations in Ballybrit yesterday as a Laois owned horse got up to win a valuable race.
Strong Link completed a hat-trick...
All-Ireland Handball Title for Laois as Brennan and Fogarty taste glory
Laois has another All-Ireland Handball title after a fantastic win last weekend in Roscommon.
The Cullohill and Clough-Ballacolla partnership of Ray Fogarty and Kevin Brennan...
