Laois – O'Meara Sliotars

Posted on June 12, 2015 by admin — Leave a comment

Wexford, Galway, Laois and Waterford advance…

Wexford, Galway, Laois and Waterford advance in first major weekend for hurling Championship.

Laois bridged a 43 year gap when they comprehensively defeated Offaly in the Leinster Championship Quarter final with Willie Hyland and Cha Dwyer striking the sliotar with great accuracy, scoring 12 pts. from play between them. Wexford had a comfortable win over Westmeath in their quarter final with Ian Byrne scoring 1-7 for Wexford, crashing the hurling ball to the net just after half time. In the game of the day, Waterford followed up their defeat of Cork in the League final with a good win over them again on Sunday. Maurice Shanahan was the star for Waterford, scoring 1-9 and hurling with great skill and endeavour, leading Waterford to a Munster final meeting with either Tipperary or Limerick.

Posted on May 20, 2015July 27, 2015 by admin — Leave a comment

Last weekend 17.05.15 in GAA

Westmeath footballers follow their hurlers in keeping the County colours flying. In a mixed weekend for the Midland teams in the first round of the Leinster football Championship, Westmeath and Laois had good wins while Offaly had a disappointing defeat to Longford, whom they had trounced by 13 pts. only 3 weeks ago in the division 4 league final. Offaly were 7 pts. ahead early in the second half but allowed Longford to take control of the game and go on win by 3 pts. Westmeath meanwhile defeated Louth in their opening game and continued the counties good run in all grades at present. Laois also had a big win over Carlow in their opening round and will be hoping to improve on last year’s performances and win a Leinster football final.

Posted on May 13, 2015July 27, 2015 by admin — Leave a comment

Offaly Camogie off to a winning start

Rudds and Offaly Camogie off to a winning start. Last Friday night saw the launch of Rudds Fine Foods as the new sponsor of Offaly Camogie, and the presentation of the new Offaly Camogie jersey which was designed by Sheila Sullivan, one of the Offaly players and all-star winner. And following on from that Offaly played Wexford in the Leinster senior Championship on Sunday, recording their first ever win over Wexford in a senior championship game. This was a tremendous win for Offaly Camogie and another major step forward towards achieving an All Ireland senior Championship. This Offaly team has an ideal mix of experienced and young players who have come through the underage system honing their Hurling skills. Beating a team of Wexfords status by 1-14 to 0-10 is a major achievement. They now play Dublin in the semi-final on Sunday next. The best of luck to them in that game.

Posted on May 10, 2015 by admin — Leave a comment

GAA Update 10.05.15

Laois vs. Antrim Mixed luck for Midland teams in first round of Leinster Championship round robin series.
Laois senior hurlers were very unlucky to be beaten by a single point in a thriller with Antrim. There were 47 scores in the 70 mins including 8 goals with both teams playing some fantastic hurling. Laois were leading by a single point in the closing stages when Antrim were awarded a penalty. Ciaran Clarke, who ended up scoring 2-7, crashed the hurling ball to the Laois net for a memorable win for Antrim. Westmeath, on the other hand had a very good win against Carlow in a game that ebbed and flowed up until Westmeath went 2 points clear in the final few minutes. The teams had been level at half time but Westmeath were helped by the accuracy of Niall O’Brian, who scored 5 great points from play and 2 frees when he struck the hurling ball with great accuracy.
Both Laois and Westmeath supporters will be eagerly awaiting the next games and if Westmeath beat Antrim in Mullingar they will be on their way to the Leinster Championship proper. Laois must beat Carlow to have any chance of progressing.