Portarlington Celebrate 50 years With Laois Book Launch

The Heritage Hotel will play host to the book launch on Sunday.

A book celebrating the 50th anniversary of Portarlington Rugby Club is set to be launched in Laois this weekend.

"Portarlington Rugby Club 50 Years of History" chronicles the club's journey from its formation in 1974, through a revolution brough about by the successful introduction of youth section rugby, up to the club's most current and recent history.

The launch is taking place at the Heritage Hotel, in Killenard, Laois on Sunday at 5pm.

Joe O'Dwyer is the book's author, he's reflecting on when Port met the defending Towns Cup champions 20 years ago:

He reflects on what it took to put the book together with Midlands 103's David Hollywood:

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