Laura Bergin was club secretary in 1988 and ’89, the first lady holder of the position.
Laura had been assistant secretary to Bill Phelan in the previous two years.
Along with Kevin Farrell and Tom Bracken, she helped organise the club museum at Fr. Browne Avenue in 1987. She also organised numerous social activities raising badly-needed funds for the club.
December has been a happy month for Portlaoise in Leinster Senior Club football. We’ve won 4 of our 7 in December.
Victories over Skryne in 2004, Garrycastle in 2009, Parnells in 1988 and Baltinglass in 1985.
Cahir Healy is one of the finest dual players the club and county has ever produced. Known for his skill, dedication and strength Cahir was a phenomenal servant to the Town even commuting back from London weekly to line out for the club.
Here he answers a few questions in the 2016 book “C’mon The Town Portlaoise G.A.A. 1887 -2016”
Laois and Portlaoise star Ciamh Dollard describes her supporting and playing memories with Portlaoise.
Ⓒ 1887 - 2025 - Portlaoise GAA - C'MON THE TOWN
