Notable Club Members
- Jack Daly, Jimmy Hiney, Frank Kileen, Paddy Campion and Jim Deegan won an All-Ireland medal with Laois in 1915.
- Harry Grey won a SHC title with Rathdowney in 1936 before moving to Dublin and winning an All-Ireland with them in 1938. He was selected on the Laois Team of the Millenium along with Mick Mahon.
- Other well known players who have represented the county (or province)
- Bill Maher
- Mick Mahon
- Paddy Mahon
- Pat Dowling
- Neil Browne
- Peader Cleary
- John Delaney
- Liam Tynan-Laois Senior Hurler of the year 2010.
- Enda Meagher
- Pat Mahon
- Pat Delaney refereed the 1989 All Ireland Senior Hurling Final between Tipperary and Antrim.
- Brian Campion, Joe Fitzpatrick, Shane Dollard, Eoin Houlihan and John Purcell have all represented Laois Seniors in the recent past.
- Brian Campion was named Laois Senior Hurler of the Year in 2008 and 2012.
- Joe Fitzpatrick was named Laois Senior Hurler of the Year in 2006 and captained Laois to the Allianz National Hurling League, Division 2 in 2007.
- Darren King captained Laois U/21's to a Leinster Final appearance in 2012.
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