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• Athlone Town Continue Push For First Division Play-Off Spot

  Town are in the hunt to gain promotion.

• Semi-Final Weekend In Club Hurling Championships

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• Downs Manager Looking Forward To Competitive Preparation For County Final

  Dermot Power says every player in his squad is ready to fight for their place.

• Four Westmeath Fighters Flying Irish Flag At World Championships

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• All Ireland Winner Picks Up Camogie Manager Of The Year Award

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• Westmeath SFC: Defending Champions Cruise Into County Final

  The Downs helped themselves to five goals over the course of their semi-final against Moate All Whites.

• Laois SFC: Class Shows As Portarlington Romp Into County Final

  The defending champions were too strong for Killeshin in Portlaoise on Sunday.

• CCFL: St Peter's Make It Three Wins From Three After High Scoring Weekend

  28 goals were shared between eight clubs over the weekend.

• Laois Star Nominated For Player Of The Year

  Clodagh Tynan played a crucial role in bringing Laois to the Intermediate All Ireland Final.

• Laois SFC: Courtwood Seal Final Place

  Mark Bates side saw off the challenge of St Joseph's.