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Friday, 8 May 2026 16:47

33 teams are taking part in Portlaoise AFC'S marathon tomorrow.

A Laois soccer club is set to host a 12 hour football marathon this weekend.

Portlaoise AFC is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a marathon tomorrow morning, which gets underway from 9am and lasts until 9pm.

The aim of the community fundraising initiative is to help towards the construction on a new full size astro pitch at Rossleighan Park.

33 teams will be taking part, with each one raising funds for their own squads.

The event takes place from Rossleighlan tomorrow.

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