Denis J Croke
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Four Soaring Stars and major award nomination highlight landmark year for Laois camogie - Homepage - Laois Nationalist (opens the original)
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THE remarkable progress made by Laois Camogie over the past two seasons has been recognised on the national stage once again, with four county players named on the 2026 PwC Camogie Soaring Stars team and Clodagh Tynan shortlisted for the Intermediate Player of the Year award. St Brigid’s defender Tynan has emerged as one of the leading players in the country at Intermediate level and is among the three nominees for the prestigious individual honour. She is joined on the shortlist by Antrim duo É
Portlaoise bounce back with valuable win over Roscrea - Homepage - Laois Nationalist (opens the original)
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PORTLAOISE and Roscrea met in Togher on Sunday in a repeat of the last game of last season when the home side won and gained automatic promotion. The result was the same this time around and it was a win Portlaoise badly needed. They had travelled to North Kildare the previous weekend in the opening round and would have expected to came away with a win, but they imploded And came home pointless. In contrast, on Sunday they came away with maximum points after a much improved performance but there
Familiar foes meet again as St Joseph’s and Courtwood chase final spot - Homepage - Laois Nationalist (opens the original)
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THERE is little separating St Joseph’s and Courtwood, and the latest chapter in their growing rivalry promises to be another compelling contest as both clubs bid for a place in the 2026 Senior Football Championship final. Courtwood have firmly established themselves among the county’s leading sides in recent years. Last season they reached their first ever senior final and came within touching distance of glory before eventually losing to Portarlington after a replay. They have maintained that u
Senior ‘B’ semi-finals offer second chance at glory - Homepage - Laois Nationalist (opens the original)
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THE race for the 2026 Laois Senior ‘B’ Football Championship title reaches the semi-final stage today with four clubs bidding to keep their seasons alive and secure a place in the county decider. Having all endured difficult starts to their respective championship campaigns, Emo, Rosenallis, Arles Killeen and Crettyard have shown resilience and determination to reach this point. Emo v Rosenallis Mountmellick, 3.30pm Emo and Rosenallis arrive in Mountmellick with renewed confidence after producin
Ballyfin seek immediate return while Kilcavan chase historic breakthrough - Homepage - Laois Nationalist (opens the original)
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THE Intermediate Football Championship is on the brink of major change, but before a new era begins, Ballyfin and Kilcavan have the chance to seize a coveted route back to senior football when they meet in this evening's final in Laois Hire O'Moore Park [7pm]. With three teams set to be relegated from the senior ranks this year and another three in 2027, the intermediate championship will expand significantly, increasing to 10 teams next season and 12 by 2028. That will undoubtedly make the race
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