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• All the results and reports from Day 3 of the 2023 Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie finals June 1, 2023
  The 2023 Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie championships has come to an end and what a day it was. In all, there were eight finals down for decision and there were some brilliant encounters. Undoubtedly, the stars of the show on the day with two midfielders with Gaelscoil Shli Dala. Fionnan Ó Giollagáin and […]
• Leaving Cert Diary: Lighting candles, Elizabeth Bishop and aspiring for survival June 1, 2023
  Orlaith Miller is a Leaving Cert student in Scoil Chriost Rí, Portlaoise. From Vicarstown and a past pupil of St Colman’s NS in Stradbally, she hopes to study English and History in college this coming September and is fan of all things creative. In our 2023 Leaving Cert Diary, Orlaith gives us a look into […]
• Goalfest as Bredin’s Mountrath edge Gilmartin’s Errill in Division 2 Shield June 1, 2023
  Mountrath 12-2 Errill 9-2 Division 2 Camogie Shield Niamh Bredin and Sarah Gilmartin engaged in an epic battle as Mountrath saw off Errill in the Division 2 shield decider. Bredin scored 10-1 while Gilmartin scored 9-2 but it was the Mountrath team who were celebrating at the end. This game was a goalfest from the […]
• McEvoy stars as Clonaghadoo overpower brave Ballinakill June 1, 2023
  Clonaghadoo 7-12 Ballinakill 1-4 Division 4 Camogie Shield A devastating performance from the very talented Orlaith McEvoy helped Clonaghadoo to Cumann na mBunscol glory today in O’Moore Park. McEvoy finished with a whopping 6-7 to her name as she drove her side to victory in impressive fashion. Due to a colour clash with both sides […]
• Fantastic Fionan and Super Seaic lead Gaelscoil Slí Dála to Division 4 glory June 1, 2023
  Gaelscoil Shlí Dála 12-11 Mayo 2-6 Division 4 Hurling Championship Fionnan O Giollagain and Seaic O hUigginn were unstoppable as Gaelscoil Shli Dala romped to Cumann na mBunscol glory. The pair combined for football glory back in November and scored 10-9 between them today. The outcome of this one looked fairly clear right from the […]
• O’Connor and O’Brien to the fore as Knock get the better of neighbours Ballinakill June 1, 2023
  Knock 9-8 Ballinakill 4-3 Division 3 Hurling Championship The meeting of Ballinakill and Knock in the Division 3 Cumann na mBunscol hurling final was a real local derby with the players from both schools familiar with one another through their involvement with Ballinakill-Ballypickas in hurling and with Spink in football. On this occasion it was […]
• McNamara and Mordi on form Abbeyleix defeat Holy Family in Division 6 June 1, 2023
  Abbeyleix 3-4 Holy Family 1-1 Division 6 Hurling Championship Kyle McNamara and Raphael Mordi were in top form as Abbeyleix defeated Holy Family in the Division 6 decider. Abbeyleix keeper Tim Hourigan also deserves a special mention as he made a string of fine saves throughout the game too. Abbeyleix started this one like a […]
• Brilliant Bergin and fabulous Fitton lead Rathdowney to Cumann na mBunscol glory on Day 3 June 1, 2023
  Rathdowney 5-7 Holy Family 1-3 Division 1 Camogie Shield  Rathdowney kicked off Day 3 of the Cumann na mBunscol finals with victory over Holy Family in the Division 1 Shield. Shona Bergin and Faye Fitton were the difference as they put in two tremendous displays in a fine win for their side. Rathdowney had the […]
• July opening date the hope for brand new multi-million Portlaoise library June 1, 2023
  Laois County Council hopes to open the brand new Portlaoise library in July. The multi-million euro facility has been hit by delays but speaking at Monday’s meeting of Laois County Council, Director of Services Donal Brennan confirmed the news. He said: “External works and construction works continued on the new library during May 2023. “Interior […]
• A 64-year-old full forward and a 72-year-old referee doing six games in a day – the magic of the GAA June 1, 2023
  The GAA produces so many classic stories every year that it is very hard to accurately tell them all. But Tuesday saw a collection of them that simply had to be reported on. The Cumann na mBunscol hurling and camogie finals are ongoing this week and one referee was very busy. On Tuesday, Graiguecullen’s Pat […]