Hugh Emerson

Hugh Emerson is a former Gaelic footballer for Laois.
As an 18-year-old, he made his debut for Laois in a win over Meath in 1992. With his "long hair and powerful frame", he was one of the "darlings" of the Laois supporters throughout the 1990s.
He won a Leinster [Senior Football Championship] medal with Laois in 2003, having been persuaded out of his retirement announced in 2001. He also captained Laois to a Leinster U21 [Football Championship|Leinster Under 21 Football] title in 1994.
He also won two Railway Cup medals with Leinster.
With his club, Portarlington, Emerson won two Laois [Senior Football Championship] medals in 1995 and 2001.