Laois Masters

🏆 MATCHDAY: SEMI-FINAL TIME! 🏆
Huge fixture ahead as CLG Laois take on Mayo in the Gaelic Masters Semi-Final!
📅 Date: Saturday, August 22nd
⏰ Throw-in: 13:00
📍 Venue: St. Brigid’s, Kiltoom
Get behind the team and bring the support! 👏
Proudly sponsored by Rosie & Jim.

👕 HUGE THANK YOU TO NOEL & ND AUDIT & ADVISORY! 👕

A massive shoutout to our executive committee member Noel and the team at ND Audit & Advisory for generously sponsoring our fantastic new training tops! 🙌💙
Noel gives so much of his time and energy behind the scenes on our executive committee, and his continued sponsorship off the pitch means the world to everyone representing the county. Having local businesses—especially from within our own setup—Generosity like this keeps our squad looking sharp and fully supported.

We’re immensely proud to wear the ND Audit & Advisory name on our gear. Thank you for everything you do for Laois Masters, Noel! 👏🔥

*MATCHDAY 🔥 PLAY-OFF*

It’s all on the line this weekend!
Our *Laois Masters* are facing *Cork* in a massive Gaelic Masters Association play-off.

*📅 When*: Saturday August 8th
*⏰ Time*: 12:00 PM throw-in
*📍 Where*: Golden Kilfeckle, Tipperary

The lads have put in the work all year and now it’s time to show it on the pitch. Come out in your blue and white and give them the support they deserve 💙🤍

A big thank you to our sponsors *Rosie & Jim* - _Healthy Made Tasty since 1997_ - for backing the Laois Masters this season.

Let’s make some noise and get behind the team!
*Up The O’Moore Men!*

🔥 DRAMA IN ANNANOUGH! LAOIS MASTERS SN**CH A DRAW WITH EPIC COMEBACK! 🔥
What a battle! The Cork lads might have come up to Laois looking to make up for missing out on the All-Ireland Final, but our Laois Masters pushed them all the way in an absolute thriller that had everything.
Playing with a strong wind in the first half, things started tough for Laois as Cork raced into a 4pts to nil lead. Lee Murphy finally got Laois on the scoreboard, but Cork quickly responded to make it 5-1. Refusing to lie down, Mick Lawler and Lee Murphy hit back with two crucial scores to trail 0-05 to 0-03 at the break, giving Laois a fighting chance despite having to play into the elements for the second half.
John O'Neill blasted over a brilliant point early in the second half, but Cork turned the screw to lead 9pts to 4 with just 15 minutes left on the clock. It looked all over for the home side.
Enter the "Peter Pan" of the squad, Derek "DOC" O'Connell, who kicked an inspirational point to make it 9-5 and spark the revival. Then, with 5 minutes to go, absolute limbs! A fantastic team move involving Lee Murphy and David O'Connell ended with O'Connell blasting the ball into the back of the net! ⚽💥 Suddenly, there was only 1 point in it.
Laois dug incredibly deep in the dying minutes. Nerves of steel were required as the game entered injury time, and Lee Murphy stepped up to smash over a fantastic free to equalise! Both teams had chances to win it at the death, but a draw was a fair result after an epic contest.
Final Score:
Laois Masters 1-06 | Cork Masters 0-09
🏹 The Scorers:
* David O'Connell (1-00) ⚽
* Lee Murphy (0-03, 2 from play, 1 free) 🎯
* Mick Lawler (0-01) ☝️
* John O'Neill (0-01) ☝️
* Derek "DOC" O'Connell (0-01) ☝️
📋 The Squad:
* Conor Gorman
* Denis Brennan
* Paddy McConigle
* Shane Aylward
* Bobby Doyle
* Aidan McLernon
* Declan Conroy
* Stephen Lynch
* David O'Connell
* Denis Byrne
* Lee Murphy
* James Doogue
* Michael Lawler
* Peter Branagan (C)
* Gavin Deering
Subs used/Squad: John O'Neill, Manus Dunne, John Molloy, Eric Ward, Richie McElwee, Ferghal Fennell, Colin Miller, Donal Miller, Derek O'Connell.
What a performance and what character from the lads! Up Laois! 🔵⚪

🚨 PLAN B ALERT 🚨
The Cork lads were fully planning on spending their weekend at the All-Ireland Final... but things didn't exactly go to plan. 💔🔴⚪
Since they won't be lifting any silverware in Dublin, they’ve settled on a trip to Laois to try and mend their broken hearts instead.
Come on out to Annanough to show them some gentle Laois hospitality—and remind them that the road to recovery starts with trying to get past our Laois Masters! Expect peak "experienced" action, highly questionable hamstring durability, and plenty of "what could have been" sideline banter.

📍 The Details:
* Matchup: Laois Masters 🆚 Cork Masters
* Where: Annanough GAA
* When: Saturday, 18th of July @ 1:00 PM
* Admission: FREE (but maybe bring some tissues for the Rebel lads 😢)
Let's show them how we do things in Laois and keep the win at home. See you there! 🔵⚪

Laois Masters: 1-10 (13)
Clare: 1-08 (11)

A heroic defensive display and lethal efficiency in front of the posts guided Laois Masters to a hard-fought, two-point victory over Clare. In a game characterized by high intensity and heavy hits, it was Laois’s ability to find their scoring targets under pressure that ultimately made the difference.

Match Summary
The match was a tactical battle from throw-in, with both sides trading blows in a tightly contested midfield area. While Clare found their rhythm in spells, Laois's clinical edge inside the forward line ensured they always kept their noses in front when it mattered most.
The definitive moment of the match came from a brilliantly worked team move finished emphatically to the net by Colin Miller. His green flag gave Laois the breathing room they needed to withstand Clare's late surge.

Laois Scorers Breakdown

Laois's attack was spear-headed by a balanced and selfless offensive performance, with the scoring load beautifully distributed across the forward line:
* Mick Lawler (0-04): A masterful performance on the loop, kicking four vital points from play and dead balls to keep the scoreboard ticking over.
* Rory Hurley (0-04): Matched his partner in crime with four excellent scores of his own, showing incredible composure under heavy pressure.
* Colin Miller (1-00): The goal-king of the day. His crucial, clinical strike ultimately proved to be the winning of the game.
* Johnny Noonan (0-01): Popped up with a crucial white flag at a vital juncture to steady the ship.
* Gavin Deering (0-01): Worked tirelessly all day and was rewarded with a well-taken point from distance.

Despite Clare matching Laois with a goal of their own and mounting a ferocious late comeback, the defensive resolve of the Laois backline combined with the lethal accuracy of Lawler and Hurley secured a massive result for the O'Moore county men.

**It’s MATCHDAY!** 🏐🔥
The Laois Masters are heading to County Clare this weekend for a massive clash in the Gaelic Masters Association!
Here is everything you need to know:
* 📅 **Date:** Saturday, July 4th
* 🕑 **Time:** 14:00 (2:00 PM)
* 📍 **Venue:** Wolfe Tones GAA, Shannon, Co. Clare
* 🆚 **Matchup:** CLG Laoise vs. An Clár
Come out, show your support, and get behind the team! Let’s bring the energy! 🙌💙🤍
A huge shoutout to our proud team sponsors, **Rosie & Jim**, for their fantastic continued support! 🐔✨

0-15 to 2-7 💙💙 DERBY DAY DELIGHT | MONSTER SECOND-HALF COMEBACK
Nothing beats a local derby! A massive shoutout to the lads who pulled off a brilliant comeback today, overcoming a half-time deficit to claim the bragging rights in a bruising, down-to-the-wire encounter! 👑💪

The Match Breakdown
First Half: We were by far the better team early on, but luck wasn’t on our side. We hit the crossbar, the post, and just missed the final touch on three great goal chances. Kildare enjoyed a couple of fortunate breaks for their goals, leaving us trailing 2-5 to 8 points at the break.

Second Half: Playing up the hill and against a tricky crosswind, the lads showed unbelievable derby character. We dug deep, turning the game into an absolute battle and winning the half 7 points to 2! 🙌

The Dramatic Climax
27 Mins: Rory Hurley kicks a clutch point to level the sides! 🎯
29 Mins: We hold our nerve to slot over the go-ahead point! 🏔️
31 Mins: After the ball travels up and down the field, Mick Lawler splits the posts with a massive point—the final kick of the game to seal a phenomenal derby victory! 🏹

Standout Shifts
It was a total shoulder-to-the-wheel squad effort from all 17 lads who togged out, emptying the tank to ensure the win stayed local!

The Defense: Dennis Brennan rolled back the years, Bobby Doyle was a rock at center-back, and Declan Conroy was brilliant on the wing to limit Kildare to just 2 points in the second half.

Midfield Engine: David O'Connell and Mick Lawler covered acres of ground, with Lawler chipping in with the killer blow.
Attack: Rory Hurley was a constant threat all day, finishing with an incredible personal haul of 8 points!

Graft: Lee Murphy, Bob, and Blondie put in immense work off the ball to keep the intensity sky-high.

Sideline Note
While the lads on the pitch got thoroughly soaked patrolling the line, a special mention to Frank (bad back) and Eamon (two dodgy knees) for keeping the dugout seats warm! 😅

**🔥 LOCAL DERBY MATCHDAY! 🔥**
The **Laois Masters** are back in action this week for an epic clash! We are hosting our neighbours **Kildare** in what promises to be a massive local derby. Check out all the match details below and make sure to come out and show your support! 🙌🏐
📅 **Date:** Thursday, June 18th
⏰ **Throw-in:** 19:45
📍 **Venue:** O'Dempseys Gfc
🏆 **Competition:** Gaelic Masters Association
⚔️ **The Matchup:** Laois vs. Kildare
A massive thank you to our proud team sponsors, Rosie & Jim , for their continued support! 🐔✨
Let’s go, Laois! 🟦🟨

Laois Masters 2-12 Westmeath Masters 1-7
Emo GAA Ground

If there were ever lungs left on the pitch, Laois Masters borrowed them for this one. Nip and tuck for 60 minutes as Westmeath stuck right at 1-7 and refused to go away. Laois had to dig out the old legs and find the scores when it mattered most to close it 2-12.

Laois scorers: Rory Hurley 0-05, Paul Lawler 1-02 from the middle like he’s 21 again, Lee Murphy 1-01 including a penalty he struck with the confidence of a man who never missed one in training, James Doogue 0-02, Peter Branagan 0-01, Bobby Doyle 0-01.

Paddy Mac at full back was built like the Rock of Dunamase — Westmeath came in waves and he just kept turning them away. Rory Hurley up front was taking points under pressure like it was a Sunday morning kickabout.

Top game, sportsmanship after the whistle, and zero hamstrings pulled… that we know of. Big thanks to Emo GAA for the pitch and for pretending not to notice the mileage on some of these lads 💚