Laois Masters

16/06/2026

**🔥 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! 🟦🟨

05/06/2026

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 💚

03/06/2026

*County local derby Thursday 4th of June*
Laois Masters vs Westmeath Masters
7:30pm | Emo County Laois
Local pride. One game. Let’s bring it 💙

08/05/2026

Laois Masters GAA
First round of the Leauge away to Waterford this weekend.

Thanks to Rosie & Jim for their continued sponsorship and support 💚

All support welcome, home or away. Best of luck to everyone for the year ahead.

24/02/2026

Few familiar faces here and a few more coming this season 🤩

13/02/2026

On Friday 4th July 2025, our good friend and former team mate Catriona McGahan was involved in an accident whilst on holiday in France that has left her with life-altering injuries.

Catriona was flown by French Air Ambulance from the accident to a hospital in Marseille and then transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital and Musgrave Park Hospital, Belfast. Catriona is now home, continuing to work on her rehabilitation.

The extent of the physical injuries has meant Catriona has many adjustments to make to get on with daily life. She requires home modification and extensive therapy.

Catriona has worn the jerseys of Oonagh Celts LGFC, Killeeshil GFC, Tyrone LGFA, Ulster LGFA, University of Ulster GFC, Parnells GFC, London LGFA as well as Central Coast GAA in Australia. Catriona also played for Ireland in the inaugural Compromise Rules test v Austraila in 2024.

As a player, she was a great team mate and a fair, honest and hard opponent. Catriona gave everything she had for her teams and her team mates. Her football talent and dedication and her spirit, kindness and warm personality has ensured she is literally known throughout the world! We know that in times of adversity, Catriona would be the first one to help in any way she could. This is our time to step up and support her and her family.

We, her ladies football team mates and friends, are calling for support for her at this difficult time.

Monies raised will be used to support Catriona in her rehabiliation and recovery.

On Saturday 18th April 2026, we are hosting a Wheelchair Football tournament in Galbally Community Centre Co. Tyrone. We are calling on you all to enter a team. Entry is £200 (suggested minimum donation) for teams of 5 - 7 people. All equipment is provided.

For your money, you get:
- To support Catriona
- Enjoy a few games of Wheelchair Football
- Develop an understanding of the challenges faced by wheelchair users
- Plenty of laughs and craic
- A positive day, connecting with friends, family, teammates and opponents
- Tea by the bucketful
- Bar facilities available
- Live music that evening

To register a team, click this link.

https://forms.gle/ToJzas7t3f5uip36A

If you are unable to attend, you can donate to the fund using the link below.

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/eilish-gormley-5?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=WA

*Organised by Gather4McGahan*. This group will oversee the planning and delivery of the Wheelchair Football event, and other small events, and will distribute monies raised.

Tyrone - Nicola Canavan (nee Scott), Ann Daly (nee Dooher), Lynda Donnelly, Eilish Gormley, Orla McAleer (nee O'Neill), Maura McMenamin (nee Kelly)

Galbally Oonagh Celts - PJ Donnelly, Maureen Kelly

Parnells, London - Hannah Noonan, Niamh Walsh

13/02/2026

The Boots Aren’t Retired Yet! 🏐
Remember the smell of deep heat, the buzz of a local derby, and that feeling of a perfect point from the 45? (21😉)

Those days don't have to be just "stories for the pub."

If you’re hitting the 40 mark this year, Laois wants YOU. We’re recruiting for the Laois Masters 2026 season. It’s the same passion and the same pride, just with a little more tactical "pacing ourselves" and a lot more craic.

Don’t let the boots gather dust. Come back for the camaraderie, the fitness, and the chance to wear the blue and white again.

GET INVOLVED:
📞 Call/Text: +353 83 801 5814
🎂 Eligibility: Turning 40 in 2026

31/01/2026

The myth the man the legend 🙌

Wishing Pat Delaney the best of luck as he receives his worthy Laois Volunteer of the Year Award tonight in Croke Park
💙🤍

31/01/2026

🔵⚪ Laois Masters Executive Committee 2026 ⚪🔵

We are delighted to introduce the CLG Laoise – Laois Masters Executive Members for 2026. We wish them every success in the year ahead as they continue to support and develop Laois Masters football.

Chairman: Colin Miller
Vice Chair: Tómas Brett
Treasurer: Noel Delaney
PRO: Bryan Breen
Secretary: Eamon O’Brien
Players Representative: Aidan McLernon
Executive Members: Francis Finn & Tómas Brett
Management: Francis Finn & Tómas Brett

Best of luck to all involved for the 2026 season 💪🔵⚪

18/11/2025

Fair play to our Laois Masters! 👏🏼👏🏼 Age is just a number and they're proving it! 🏋️‍♂️🏆 Setting an example for young players and proving their worth for club and county! Inspiring stuff!