Sport

LAOIS KAYAK AND CANOE CLUB – Level 2 Kayaking Training: The LKCC Kayaking Training session on the weekend of 27th and 28th May at Ballinakill lake was a great success with out new paddlers trying out their new skills on the Thursday after on the Erkina. Beginners Night: Join us on the Erkina on Tuesday 6th June for a beginners …

St Conleths Are Lucky Winners of Lidl’s Ladies Gaelic Football Club Competition winning a free shop for their club worth €500 Pictured at the Lidl store in Portlaoise at the prize handover for the Lidl LGFA Club Competition were representatives from St Conleths. The club was recently announced as winners for the store which saw them win a free shop …

DURROW-CULLOHILL PARISH ANGLERS: Durrow-Cullohill Parish Anglers held another Trout Fishing Competition on Sunday April 30th for the Bill Kelly Memorial Cup. The winner with a beautiful fish was Declan McDonald, Second placed was Tommy Coffey and Third placed was Pat Dunphy. The Juveniles U14 winners were: Shane Townsend, Eoghan Carroll, Liam Townsend, Shane Shortall and Keelan Carroll. All-Ireland Champion: Congratulations …

DURROW-CULLOHILL PARISH ANGLERS: Durrow-Cullohill Parish Anglers held another Trout fishing competition on Sunday April 9th last for the Michael O’Rourke Memorial Cup. The winner with a beautiful fish was Seanie Delehunty. Second placed was Sean Geoghegan and third placed was Seamus Stapleton. The Juveniles U14 winners were – Liam Townsend, Shane Townsend, Shane Shortall and Keelan Carroll. The next Competition …

Results Ras An Laois 2017 A3 1 Shane Smith Moynalty CC. 2 Gerard Forde Team Gerry Mc Veigh 3 Jason O Callaghan Westport Covey Wheelers. 4 Eamon Daly Westport Covey Wheelers 5 Kieran Merriman Waterford road Club 6 Paul Whelan Swords CC 7 Willie Fitzharris Strata 3 8 Pawel Bommersbach Nass CC. Prime – Stephen T Lynch Strong finish to …

DURROW-CULLOHILL PARISH ANGLERS: The Anglers held their first two trout fishing competitions of the season. On St. Patrick’s Day they held their first competition of the season for the Michael Walsh Cup. First was Seanie Delahunty, Second – Seamus Coffey and Third – Jonathan Stapleton. Juvenile – First: Keelan Carroll, Second: Shane Shortall and Third: Ryan McDonald. On Sunday March …

Lotto Last week’s lotto result. Jackpot: €11,600 No jackpot winner. Numbers; 8, 20, 24, 35 Next jackpot: €11,800 Thanks to all those who supported last week’s draw. Lotto jackpot this Thursday night is a massive €11,800 – don’t miss out on your chance to win – tickets available in Donoher’s Service Station, Ballybrittas and The Final Furlong, Ballybrittas. Support your local club and …

LAOIS KAYAK AND CANOE CLUB: 11K Race: Congratulations to one of our Instructors and fellow  kayakers Matt McGrath on his third place win in the 11k fast flowing race in Athy on 5th March. Galway Fest 2017: Best of luck to all out paddlers who will participate in this weekend’s Paddlefest in Galway in both the Whitewater and Freestyle events. …

Durrow Sports Roundup THE HARPS CAMOGIE CLUB: Best of luck to Barney O Connor in his new role as chairperson for Laois Camogie. He has worked tirelessly for The Harps Camogie over the last few years, particularly building foundations at underage level. The club is already reaping the benefits of his leadership and hard work with the capturing of an …

LAOIS KAYAK AND CANOE CLUB: Pool Sessions: Pool sessions continue this coming Sunday evening February 19th at Athy pool from 5.30pm. Its a great opportunity to practice your roll and technique. Galway Fest 2017: Registration for Galway Fest 2017 is now open and on Friday the 10th of March there will be a talk about whitewater kayaking in Afghanistan. The …