History

Portlaoise GAA Club

Club Archives

Explore the people, stories, folklore, finals and great moments that shaped The Town across generations of football, hurling, ladies football and camogie.

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The story told through people, places and great days

Old Town Hall Portlaoise
1887 to today

Club History

The story of Portlaoise GAA from the foundation meeting in the Old Town Hall through the generation.

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Portlaoise GAA people and players through the years
The faces behind The Town

Portlaoise People

Players, mentors, volunteers, officers, supporters and families who helped shape the club.

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Historic newspaper clipping referring to Portlaoise as The Town
Stories passed down

Club Folklore

The characters and memories that give Portlaoise GAA its unique sense of place.

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Portlaoise county final team photograph
Championship days

County Finals

Explore the county final appearances and teams that shaped the club’s roll of honour.

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Archive purpose

Preserving the memory of The Town

The history section is more than a list of honours. It is a home for our photographs, newspaper articles, interviews, memories and stories that explain what Portlaoise GAA has meant to the town since 1887.

  • Historic team photographs and championship records
  • Stories of volunteers, players and club families
  • County final pages with scores, teams and context
  • Folklore, nicknames and moments that became part of club legend
“I dont' blame you. I blame myself for picking you.”
Jas. O'Reilly