Laught, Moylough, Ballinasloe, Co Galway

Laught Sports Commemoration 1902 to 1962.



Friday 3rd August 2012.

Laught Sports was one of Ireland’s famous Sports Grounds with Athletes and Cyclists competing there from the four corners of Ireland, for a national title. Laught held its first sports in 1902 and it continued until 1962.

In honor of all the athletes, cyclists and organizers involved with Laught Sports over the years it has been decided to commemorate the sports by erecting a plaque at the entrance to the sports field on Friday 3rd August 2012.

Programme of Events:



7pm Mass at the Old Church in Laught.



8pm Unveiling of Plaque at entrance to



               Laught Sports Field - Followed by fun cycle.

9pm Music and Refreshments in O’Boyles



      Laught.

We are honored to invite all past participants and their families to this unique event. It will be a great opportunity to meet acquaintances from the past and view old memorabilia. With this in mind we would appreciate any photos, trophies etc that we could display for the benefit of all.

Could you please pass this letter to anyone that may have an interest in this event.

Looking forward to meeting everyone on the evening.

Peter Geraghty 087 2819991 [email protected]



Tomas Ryan 0876152110



Dominic Kemple 087 2907498



Danny Glynn 086 8510445.