A LITTLE over a year since he took charge Justin McNulty has seen his side claim their first bit of silverware.
THE last time Laois and Galway hurlers crossed swords history was made as the Tribesmen were making their debut in the Leinster championship.
LAOIS footballers go into Sunday’s opening game in this year’s National Football League on something of a high after capturing the O’Byrne Cup Shield last Sunday.
DIVISION 1 National Football League action returns to O’Moore Park, Portlaoise on Saturday, when Laois launch back into the top-flight against Mayo.
THE national league kicks off this weekend, when Laois ladies travel to Monaghan on Sunday afternoon to take on the home side.
LAOIS 2-14 DUBLIN 1-14
THIS game was switched to O’Moore Park because of a water logged pitch in Rathdowney and Dublin, making their first competitive appearance since going under to Tipperary by four points in last year’s All-Ireland semi-final, fielded just three of that starting line up.
TEDDY McCarthy must be wondering what all the fuss is about regarding the state of Laois hurling.
WITH just four games played Justin McNulty has already handed the blue and white jersey to almost 40 players.
THE miserable wet weather did not put the runners off participating in the largest attended Laois Road Novice race which was held in Portarlington on Sunday.
CLONASLEE V.S. 58 POBALSCOIL INBHEAR SCEINE 27
CLONASLEE Vocational School secured the U/19C National Cup title after a well deserved 58-27 victory over Pobalscoil Inbhear Sceine Kenmare.