I'd say it was a lack of interest, rather than an 'inability'. They've also dropped down to the 'B' at u13 level, along with Ballacolla and Camross. Makes you wonder. I believe Castletown wanted to drop back, too, but weren't allowed - despite the split w/ Slieve Bloom. So, that leaves only a 5 teams in the 'A' at u13, and 11 in the 'B'.
U13 B Hurling result from this past week
Portarlington 4-10 Portloaise 1-01
Portlaoise minors are also propping up the Minor B league after losing to Ratheniska by 13 points and Mountrath by 9
No one is deriving any pleasure from this,Laois hurling needs a vibrant Portlaoise
Yes, you're absolutely right - Laois hurling does need a strong Portlaoise. However, I would be flabbergasted if the above result wasn't Portlaoise 4-10 to Portarlington 1-1, and that is was entered on the website the wrong way 'round by mistake. Portarlington and St. Paul's combined had a strong team last year at u13 (won the 'B' championship, in fact), but St. Paul's split away this year at u13, and Port. barely have enough for a team. They are working very hard over there to keep it going, but still, I think a result like that is a bit beyond them. Could be wrong, BUT... I doubt it.
Even if that was the case and I’ve spoken to a guy who said that was the scoreline
It doesn’t excuse their non participation in the Feile and their performances in the minor B league
Was he at the match, or did he just get it off the website?
But, yes, there's no way they should be in the 'B' - at any grade.
