Following extract from – http://archives.tcm.ie/laoisnationalist/2008/06/19/story28175.asp

“A decade ago, in 1998, The Harps were crowned Feile na nGael Division 3 champions after they defeated Glynn Barntown of Wexford. It was a very impressive display from the young Laois ladies and it was the beginning of something special for The Harps.

In 1999 they again carried Laois’ hopes, this time in Division 2, and they were unfortunate to lose the final to Ballyboden St Enda’s.

This loss served to strengthen the resolve of The Harps and they bounced back in 2000 and playing an immensely sweet tune they overcame Templemore of Tipperary to win the Division 2 title in Corrigan Park, Belfast. The Harps won a cracking final by 5-2 to 4-1 and there were great scenes of jubilation as they were presented with the Caitlin Ni Thoimin Shield.

The Harps stepped up to rub shoulders with the top camogie clubs of the country at Feile na nGael 2001 in Cork and they reached the Division 1 final only to succumb to the all-conquering Oulartthe-Ballagh of Wexford by 4-3 to 3-4.”

On a wintry wet and windy day in Portlaoise the girls displayed remarkable skill and fitness to overcome their more fancied opponents and cap a fairytale year that saw them win their first ever Laois, Leinster and All Ireland titles.

The Harps team after winning the All Ireland