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The LoveLaois PodcastThe New York parade, Mike Dunphy, Michael Rainey, Padraig Fleming and much moreFor the second time, the LaoisToday Podcast is coming to you from New York - albeit with an intro from Alan Hartnett in Laois. Steven Miller and Paul Dargan are across the water for LaoisToday and are continuing their coverage. In this episode, Steven speaks to Mike Dunphy, the president of the Laois Association in New York, in the Irish-American Historical society.While we also hear from other members of the Laois community in New York at the parade.As well as that, Steven chats with Michael Rainey, the CEO of La...2025-03-1824 min
LaoisTodayAntrim 'virus', minor Leinster league final, Kelly Cup and moreAntrim 'virus', minor Leinster league final, Kelly Cup and more by LaoisToday2025-03-0643 min
LaoisTodayLaois Football Podcast: Laois v Kildare preview with Maurice Deegan and Johnny DoyleThe meeting of the Laois and Kildare footballers is always one of the most anticipated fixtures in this part of the world.
Be it championship, league or O'Byrne Cup, it's a game that has thrown up some great moments over the years.
While Kildare have had the upper hand for most of the past 20 years, Laois have come out on top in the last two meetings - in last year's Tailteann Cup quarter-final in Tullamore and in the 2022 O'Byrne Cup semi-final, after penalties, in Carlow.
This Saturday they meet in the redeveloped St Conleth's Park in Newbridge, a 7pm throw-in und...2025-02-2037 min
The LoveLaois PodcastNew Friday Panel, Seanad elections, double-barreled names and those we have lostAfter a few weeks off, the LoveLaois Podcast is back with a new Friday panel. It is an all LaoisToday affair as Steven Miller is joined by his colleagues Alan Hartnett and Mark Comerford. The lads begin with a detailed discussion on the Seanad elections where Maria McCormack was elected. They also discuss some of the most read stories from the last couple of weeks. 2025-02-0743 min
The LoveLaois PodcastLaoisToday live from Dáil EireannThe LaoisToday team of Paul Dargan and Steven Miller travelled to Dublin on Wednesday for the first day of the 34th Dáil. We caught up with the three Laois TDs as well as the newly-elected John Clendennen (Fine Gael) from Offaly and Mark Wall (Labour) from Kildare South. For Fine Gael's Willie Aird it was his first day in the Dáil after 45 years in local politics while Sean Fleming (Fianna Fáil) and Brian Stanley (Independent) were returning for their latest term and also spoke of their immense pride in representing the people of Laois. 2024-12-1916 min
The LoveLaois PodcastTransition Year Series – Joe Larkin (Portlaoise CBS)The fourth episode in our Transition Year series is where we hear from Portlaoise CBS student Joe Larkin.From Stradbally, Joe is spending the second half of the first term on work experience with LaoisToday.Joe plays football for Stradbally Parish Gaels and is currently on the Laois minor panel.Joe sits down with Steven Miller where he talks about school, TY and social media.Alan Hartnett also joins the pair for the chat as they discuss TY mini company memories of their own. Memories of Covid and the i...2024-12-1336 minThe LoveLaois PodcastThe Friday Panel returns - with a new guest and a quiz!The LaoisToday Friday Panel proved somewhat of a hit in the run-up to the General Election and it returns today for the postmortem. Previous guests Vivienne Phelan, Brian Phelan and Eoin Barry return but Helen Campion is unavailable and is replaced on this occasion by Gavin Deering, who was campaign manager for Independent candidate Aisling Moran. The guests chat about the election as a whole, the success of Willie Aird in Laois, Government formation talks, stories that caught their eye - and finish with a quiz, as host Steven Miller challenges them to name as many Sinn Fé...2024-12-0659 min
The LoveLaois PodcastOur preview as runners and riders saddle up for General Election 2024The date has been confirmed and the countdown to General Election 2024 is well an truly underway. Here at LaoisToday, we plan to produce three Podcasts a week in the run up to November 29. This is the first one and Alan Hartnett is joined by Steven Miller to review what has happened to date. From Brian Stanley v Sinn Fein to various election launches, the lads cover it all. 2024-11-1135 minThe LoveLaois PodcastTransition Year Series - Megan Kavanagh (Scoil Chríost Rí)Moving school at any age can never be easy but it's something that Megan Kavanagh did when she and her family moved to Ireland, having lived previously in London. Megan had done all her primary school education in London before moving to Portlaoise ahead of her starting second year in Scoil Chríost Rí. Now in Transition Year and on work experience in LaoisToday, she is the first guest on our new Podcast series. "I moved over from England so I missed out on first year," she explains. "Transition Year was definitely a good...2024-11-0122 minThe LoveLaois PodcastPloughing, politicians and the Abbeyleix man fundraising for Childhood Cancer IrelandWe missed a week of the Love Laois Podcast last week because of the Ploughing - and that's where we start, chatting about last week's event in Ratheniska.The glorious weather helped make for a wonderful event and LaoisToday were proud to record a live episode at the Briggs Equipment stand for Laois Hire, the official sponsors of Laois GAA.Steven and Alan chat about the occasion, the seemingly improved food offerings, the phenomenon that is the popularity of GAA jerseys - and the large presence of politicians.From eating Green Party apples...2024-09-2546 min
LaoisTodayLaoisToday Live at the Ploughing with Laois Hire as new Laois GAA jersey is officially launchedLaoisToday was on stage at the National Ploughing Championships this year as we recorded a live podcast at the Briggs Equipment stand to mark the official launch of the new Laois GAA jersey.
Briggs Equipment is the parent company of Laois Hire, who are the Laois GAA sponsors, and Laois footballers Ben Dempsey and Conor Heffernan as well as Laois hurler Fiachra C-Fennell were on hand for the occasion.
In front of a large attendance, LaoisToday's Steven Miller presented a live show, where he first chatted to Gary Clements, the MD of Briggs Equipment and to PJ Kelly, Laois GAA...2024-09-2026 minThe LoveLaois PodcastFine Gael drama, publicans, authors and county council meetings are back!!The incredible drama at last week's Fine Gael General Election selection convention gets priority treatment on this week's LoveLaois Podcast. The long-serving Portlaoise-based councillor Willie Aird will be the party's candidate in the next election, whenever that may be, after his council colleague Conor Bergin withdrew his name at the last minute. What brought about the change? What does it mean for the future and why the LaoisToday team hopes the General Election isn't until early 2025!We also discuss our interview with retiring Portlaoise publican Seamus Donoghue as well as our chat last we...2024-09-1235 min
The LoveLaois PodcastOur Electric Picnic review featuring Damien Bowe, Roisin Barrett and Alice LaffanOur latest LoveLaois Podcast is here and this one is all about the 2024 Electric Picnic Arts and Music Festival. Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett and Liam Cunningham to look back at a memorable few days in Stradbally. The lads pick out their top three acts and reflect on the success of the first ever LaoisToday QuizCast. The episode also hears from people who were part of the massive amount of Laois talent who performed.Damien Bowe is on hand to talk about the success of the Timahoe Choir while Roi...2024-08-211h 28
LaoisTodayQuizCast in Ah Hear tent at Mindfield in Electric PicnicThe LaoisToday QuizCast made its Electric Picnic debut at the Ah, Hear tent in Mindfield on Friday.
It pitted three of the four contestants who battled it out in the Square Bar last year against each other.
Defending champion Brian Hogan returned with Murt Norton and Colin Delaney also taking to the stage.
With Jack Scully unavailable, we ran a wildcard round last week which Sean Hennessy came through.
The show got underway at 2.40pm and it was a packed tent with a massive crowd.
This was a straight final that began with 'Home and Away', involved Golden Goose and also...2024-08-1939 min
LaoisTodayLaoisToday QuizCast: Electric Picnic place up for grabsLaoisToday will be making its Electric Picnic debut this year when our popular QuizCast takes its place in the Ah, Here tent in Mindfield on Friday afternoon.
It's a proud occasion for LaoisToday to be on stage during the iconic festival.
We're returning with a special Electric Picnic version of our QuizCast, a repeat of last winter's inaugural event which packed out the Square Bar for the Grand Final.
Three of those finalists are back to appear at Electric Picnic - champion Brian Hogan as well as Clonad duo Colin Delaney and fan's favourite Murt Norton.
With one extra place up fo...2024-08-0224 min
LaoisTodayRanking the top 30 football teams in LaoisWith the various Junior football grades getting underway two weeks ago, the top grades begin this week.
The Laois Shopping Centre SFC and IFC competitions begin from Wednesday and will continue for the next three months.
Before it all begins, we have ranked the top 30 football clubs in Laois.
A number of factors come into play with these rankings – league form, last year’s championship form, and whether a club are at full strength or not.
Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett are up for this one - and remember, rankings can fall as well as rise.2024-07-2241 min
LaoisTodayTailteann Cup Final preview live in the Square BarWe had a star-studded line up of guests in the Square Bar in Portlaoise as we recorded a Friday night episode of our LaoisToday Football Podcast.
Former Laois footballers Fergal Byron, Chris Conway and Gareth Dillon were among our guests as well as recent Laois U-20 managers Eddie Kinsella and Billy O'Loughlin and Midlands 103 commentator Pat O'Sullivan.
We look ahead to the Laois v Down Tailteann Cup final as well as a great trip down memory lane with Fergal Byron recalling the unforgettable training sessions under Mick O'Dwyer in 2003.
We also ask our guests to make a prediction ahead of...2024-07-131h 15
The LoveLaois PodcastMeet John Maye - the new principal of Knockbeg CollegeJohn Maye is returning to Knockbeg College as principal of the school for the forthcoming academic year.After leaving in 2018, he became the deputy principal in St Conleth's Community College in Newbridge before taking up the role of principal in Duiske College in Graiguenamanagh.Now, after Michael Carew’s retirement, John is set to return and before hand, he spoke to Alan Hartnett on the LaoisToday Podcast.2024-07-021h 02
The LoveLaois PodcastTalking Points, Tommy Mulligan interview and LaoisToday AwardsThe Local Elections are behind us now and this final Podcast on the subject wraps it all up. Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett to pick out the main talking points from the election. After inadvertently leaving it out of the Portlaoise Podcast, we also hear from Tommy Mulligan. While the lads then return to give out some 'awards' from the election itself. 2024-06-1852 min
LaoisTodayStephen Dowling, Dunmasc Genetics, on his story & representing Laois at National Enterprise AwardsIn the latest episode of the LaoisToday LoveLaois Podcast, we hear from Stephen Dowling, owner of Dunmasc Genetics.
Stephen will be representing Laois at the National Enterprise Awards next week and is a client of the Laois Local Enterprise Office.
He explains what his business is, how he's exporting across the world and the challenges he faces.2024-05-2127 minThe LoveLaois PodcastStephen Dowling from Dunmasc Genetics on his business story and representing Laois at National Enterprise AwardsIn the latest episode of the LaoisToday LoveLaois Podcast, we hear from Stephen Dowling, owner of Dunmasc Genetics. Stephen will be representing Laois at the National Enterprise Awards next week and is a client of the Laois Local Enterprise Office. He explains what his business is, how he's exporting across the world and the challenges he faces. 2024-05-1627 min
LaoisTodayNew Laois Ladies manager Stephen Duff on 'changing the narrative' as Leinster loomsAfter several years of progress, 2024 has seen the Laois Ladies return to the turbulent times that have blighted them in the past.
2023 saw them reach the Division 2 league final, losing out to Armagh, but the championship was difficult and Laois ended up in a relegation playoff where they defeated Cavan.
But this year has been difficult. Laois were relegated from Division 2 without winning a match.
And in the time since that, their joint management team of Billy Kiernan and Tom Devereux have stepped down.
But Ballyfin man Stephen Duff has stepped up and will attempt to steady the ship for the...2024-04-1825 min
LaoisTodayWas Leo a good Taoiseach? The late Tom Mulhall, St Patrick's Day and Fr Ted memoriesOur latest LoveLaois Podcast is here and this one is certainly made for the political anoraks among us.
Steven Miller, Alan Hartnett and Mark Comerford are up for this one where the first question is all about the Taoiseach.
Steven poses the question of if Leo Varadkar will be remembered as a good one or not.
Stick on the politics train, the lads also remember the late Tom Mulhall who sadly passed away this week.
They all spoke about the incident at the Stradbally St Patrick's Day parade.
And somehow - they end up talking about Fr Ted!2024-03-2234 minLaoisTodayCoaching workshops, development squads, Go Games and Cul Camps update with Shane KeeganIt has been a couple of months since we last heard from Laois GAA's Head of Games Development Shane Keegan.
The Rathdowney native joins Alan Hartnett for this special episode of the Talking Sport Podcast to update us on all things in the coaching world.
Laois GAA have three coaching workshops in the coming weeks and the first of them is with Shane Smith.
This, costing €10, takes place this Saturday, March 16, in the Centre of Excellence from 10am to 12.30pm and is aimed at hurling and football coaches from U-7 to U-11.
On Saturday March 23, Laois Games Development Coach Martin O'Con...2024-03-1240 min
The LoveLaois PodcastNightclub closures, Local Election and Referendums, Pat Critchley and Schools QuizCastAfter a long and extended break, we have resurrected the LoveLaois Podcast and intend to make it a regular feature in 2024. This Podcast will allow us to look back on the various news stories that have taken place over the past week. Steven Miller, Alan Hartnett and Mark Comerford feature on this episode. Following the closure of Lilly's, they look at the overall nighttime economy and ask is culture changing? They also look ahead to the upcoming Local Elections and discuss Friday's Referendums. The great Pat Critchley was on Laoch...2024-03-0534 min
LaoisTodaySchools QuizCast Grand - Thriller in the Dunamaise as inaugural champion crownedThe inaugural LaoisToday Schools QuizCast Grand Final took place in the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise on Friday where The Heath NS, Timahoe NS, St Colman's NS from Stradbally and Rath NS all took part.
The contestants were put through their paces by quizmasters Mark Comerford and Alan Hartnett before St Colman's NS eventually emerged victorious after a titanic battle.
Almost 200 supporters were in attendance for what was a hugely atmospheric occasion.
The LaoisToday Schools QuizCast is brought to you in association with Mulhall Meat and Fish Counter, located in Mulhall's SuperValu in Lyster Square, Portlaoise. Mulhall Meats have been...2024-03-021h 14
LaoisTodayRunaway Joe: How a man on the FBI's Most Wanted list lived in RosenallisOn the latest episode of the LaoisToday Podcast, we hear from Pavel Barter who is the presenter of the Runaway Joe podcast from RTE’s Documentary on One series
Runaway Joe tells the incredible, scarcely-believable, story of Joe Moloney, an Irish-American, who is on the FBI’s most wanted list and who lived in Capard House in Rosenallis throughout the 1970s and 80s under an assumed name - Michael O’Shea.
How he came to Rosenallis is a story in itself. In 1967, he was accused of murdering his wife June at their son’s 5th birthday party in New York.
But when...2024-02-1926 min
LaoisTodaySchools QuizCast - Wildcard Round: History made as Timahoe and Borris-In-Ossory battleThe last place in the Dunamaise Arts Centre was up for grabs as Scoil Mhuire Fatima Timahoe met St Joseph's BNS Borris-In-Ossory.
This was a wildcard bout and it ended with history being made as for the very first time - one of our lists was completed.
Timahoe were represented by Ruairi Bowe, Daisy Ramsbottom and Lucy Scully.
They were here after defeating Rath in Round 1 but losing to Stradbally in Round 2.
While in the St Joseph’s Borris-in-Ossory corner were Darragh Shortiss, Michael Nelligan and Tafara Zhou.
They lost to Stradbally in Round 1 but got the better of Newtown in Rou...2024-02-1517 minLaoisTodaySchools QuizCast - Wildcard Round: Rath and Clonaslee battle for final placeThere was no room for error as Rath National School and Scoil Bhride Clonaslee met in the Wildcard Round of the LaoisToday Schools QuizCast.
Clonaslee had reached this stage after defeating Newtown in Round 1 but losing to The Heath in Round 2.
While Rath NS had lost to Timahoe NS in Round 1 but beaten Holy Family in Round 2.
Rath NS were represented for a third time by Michael Behan, Aoife Murphy and Michael Nolan.
While back for Clonaslee again were Will Murray, Oran McEvoy and Donnachadh Owens.
This one was close early on and keep an eye out for the final list...2024-02-1420 minLaoisTodaySchools QuizCast: Round 2 - Neighbourly battle as St Colman's Stradbally and Timahoe NS meetThe final of our Round 2 clashes saw neighbours meet as St Colman's in Stradbally took on Timahoe NS.
Like in Round 1, representing St Colman’s NS was Maci Moore-Doyle, Freya Byrne and Oran Lawlor.
While Timahoe once again had Ruairi Bowe, Daisy Ramsbottom and Lucy Scully on duty.
Nothing separated the sides in Round 1 or 2 but Stradbally took a slight lead in Round 3.
Timahoe regained the advantage by winning the first list in the final round to set up the last one as the clincher.
And that went the way of Stradbally who sealed their spot in the final alongside The He...2024-02-1120 minLaoisTodaySchools QuizCast - Round 2: The Heath and Clonaslee battle it out for a spot in the DunamaiseThe first spot in the grand final of the Schools QuizCast was up for grabs as The Heath met Clonaslee in Round 2.
With both sides winning in Round 1, one more win from either school will secure their place in the showpiece event on Match 1.
The Heath were once again represented by John O’Hara, Finn Moore and Conall Lalor.
While back for Clonaslee again were Will Murray, Oran McEvoy and Donnachadh Owens.
There was nothing between the teams in the first two rounds but The Heath got ahead midway through and powered to the end.
They go through while Clonaslee are sti...2024-02-1015 minLaoisTodaySchools QuizCast - Round 2: Down to the wire as Borris-In-Ossory and Newtown go head to headRound 2 of the Wildcard section continued as Borris-In-Ossory and Newtown NS clashed.
This was a winner takes all clash with the loser out for this year and the victor into Round 3.
Cillian Shiels, Sophie Purcell and Rian Powell were once again representing Newtown.
While in the St Joseph’s Borris-in-Ossory corner were Darragh Shortiss, Michael Nelligan and Tafara Zhou.
This game came right down to the final list where Borris-In-Ossory's knowledge of EU countries just tipped them over the line.2024-02-0917 minLaoisTodaySchools QuizCast: Round 2 - More drama involving Rath as tiebreaker required with Holy FamilyRath National School and Holy Family were involved in a dramatic encounter as Round 2 of the LaoisToday Schools QuizCast got underway.
This was a winner takes all clash with the loser out for this year and the victor into Round 3.
And with everything on the line, the sides produced a stunning battle that had, after another stewards inquiry, to be decided by a tiebreak.
Rath were once again represented by Michael Behan, Aoife Murphy and Michael Nolan while Holy Family shuffled their pack.
In came Carrie Gorman, Alex Korovesi and Dylan Lawlor who performed brilliantly.
We initially thought that Holy Famil...2024-02-0819 minLaoisTodaySchools QuizCast: Round 1 - The Heath NS v Holy FamilyIt was a battle of Portlaoise Parish in the final of our Round 1 matches with Holy Family facing The Heath NS.
Holy Family have six members on their team and representing them in this quiz was Lily-Rose Delaney, Ari Ajayi and Sarah Ging.
The Heath had John O'Hara, Finn Moore and Conall Lalor - the latter being a proud Portlaoise man but firmly in the black and amber for this one.
The sides could not be split in the opening three rounds which finished three points apiece.
But The Heath got the better of their opponents in the final round to t...2024-02-0316 minLaoisTodaySchools QuizCast: Round 1 - Scoil Mhuire Fatima Timahoe v Rath NSThere was huge drama as Scoil Mhuire Fatima Timahoe and Rath National School clashed in Round 1 of the LaoisToday Schools Quiz Cast.
Ruairi Bowe, Daisy Ramsbottom and Lucy Scully were on duty for Timahoe while Michael Behan, Aoife Murphy and Michael Nolan competed for Rath.
There was serious drama in this one as a mistake on our end meant that Timahoe were incorrectly awarded the win in the first recording of the contest.
But like Laois when Mick Turley kicked the point that never was against Carlow, Timahoe graciously offered Rath a replay.
In the end, it came down to who...2024-02-0223 min
LaoisTodaySchools QuizCast: Round 1 - Scoil Bhride (Clonaslee) v Newtown NSIt's a long way from Crettyard to Clonaslee so primary schools from the two areas being paired against each other in the LaoisToday QuizCast makes for a novel pairing.
Thankfully, the advent of Zoom meant that a long road trip wasn't necessary for either and Scoil Bhride of Clonaslee and Newtown were able to play out a thrilling Round 1 battle.
Will Murray, Oran McEvoy and Donnacadh Owens were on duty for Clonaslee while Cillian Shiels, Sophie Purcell and Rian Powell-Ryan were representing Newtown.
Champions League winners, World Cup winners, Irish and UK politics, capital cities, Roald Dahl books and European...2024-02-0116 minLaoisTodaySchools QuizCast: Round 1 - St Colman's (Stadbally) v St Joseph's (Borris-in-Ossory)If the rest of the LaoisToday Schools QuizCast competition can provide the same drama that the students of St Colman's of Stradbally and St Joseph's of Borris-in-Ossory, then we're in for some treat.
The very first contest needed a tie-breaker to separate the schools, in what is the first episode of our new competition.
Eight schools from around the county will battle it out over the coming weeks to see who will advance to our live final in the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise on Friday, March 1.
Representing St Colman's NS was Maci Moore-Doyle, Freya Byrne and Oran Lawlor while...2024-01-3118 min
LaoisTodayPreviewing Laois's Division 4 National Football League campaignThe Laois senior footballers begin their National Football League Division 4 campaign this Saturday when they welcome Longford to O'Moore Park.
And in this special episode of our Talking Sport Podcast, we're joined by our occasional contributor Billy O'Loughlin who managed Longford in 2022.
We are also joined by Damien Butler from Leitrim who has a strong insight into the Division 4 scene while LaoisToday's Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett complete the four-man panel.
Who will go up? What way will the Laois team line out? What should we watch out for and is Longford's pre-season form in winning the O'Byrne Cup for the...2024-01-2436 minLaoisTodayLaoisToday QuizCast: Champion Brian Hogan discusses strategy and does battle with Steven and AlandBrian Hogan was the very impressive winner of the inaugural LaoisToday QuizCast, seeing off the challenge of Murt Norton in a thrilling finale in the Square Bar in Portlaoise in early December.
In a special one-off Christmas episode of the QuizCast, he returns to chat about his success.
He reveals the research he did, the topics he reckoned wouldn't come up - and explains how might not have won at all had he got some of the other questions.
Plus, he shows his class with a 3-1 win over the combined efforts of Steven and Alan in a special round...2023-12-2833 minLaoisTodayLaoisToday QuizCast: Finale night in the Square Bar as champion crowned in thrillerThe 2023 LaoisToday QuizCast came to a conclusion in the Square Bar in Portlaoise on Friday night when the four semi-finalists - Brian Hogan, Murt Norton, Colin Delaney and Jack Scully - battled it for supremacy in front of a live audience.
With a full house and a cracking atmosphere, quizmaster Mark Comerford put the contestants through their paces.
And though there was a high standard of questions, there was also a very high standard of answers with both semi-finals and final being well contested affairs. The final was only decided with the very last question.
And as well as a...2023-12-111h 17LaoisTodayLaoisToday QuizCast: Previewing the finals night in The Square Bar and Alan v MarkExcitement is building as we are now just hours away from the live semi final and final of the inaugural LaoisToday QuizCast.
Murt Norton, Brian Hogan, Jack Scully and Colin Delaney will face off in a bid to be crowned champion.
The action gets underway at 8pm in The Square Bar in Portlaoise and ahead of the final, we are here to preview it all.
Steven Miller is joined by Mark Comerford and Alan Hartnett where the lads pick out their pre-final favourites.
The tables are then turned on Mark and Alan as Steven becomes quizmaster for one night only!2023-12-0826 minLaoisTodayLaoisToday QuizCast: Emergency Semi-Final wildcard playoffThe countdown is on to the live LaoisToday QuizCast semi final and final in The Square Bar in Portlaoise on Friday night at 8pm.
Following a series of Round 1 and quarter final clashes held via Zoom, we were down to a final four of Murt Norton, Brian Hogan, Jack Scully and Gavin Deering.
Sadly however, Gavin has had to pull out and in a bid to find his replacement, we are back with a semi-final wildcard playoff.
All of the Round 1 and quarter final losers were offered the chance to return and four of them have thrown their hat in...2023-12-0531 minLaoisTodayLaoisToday QuizCast: Quarter-final - Gavin Deering v Steven MillerLaoisToday QuizCast: Quarter-final - Gavin Deering v Steven Miller by LaoisToday2023-12-0426 minLaoisTodayLaoisToday QuizCast: Quarter-final - Murt Norton v Barry McEvoyLaoisToday QuizCast: Quarter-final - Murt Norton v Barry McEvoy by LaoisToday2023-12-0220 minLaoisTodayLaoisToday QuizCast: Quarter-final - Brian Hogan v Pauric RamsbottomThe second quarter-final in the LaoisToday QuizCast sees Courtwood’s Brian Hogan take on Timahoe’s Pauric Ramsbottom.
Brian made short work of Darren Bracken in the first round, and has his sights set on a spot in our live finale.
Pauric put Alan Hartnett to the sword with ease in Round 1 but faces a much tougher opponent in the quarters.
The winner will book their place in the Square Bar on Friday, December 8, where the semi-finals and final will be held live.2023-11-3020 minLaoisTodayLaoisToday QuizCast: Quarter-final - Jack Scully v Eimear BarryThe first quarter-final in the LaoisToday QuizCast sees Jack Scully of Portlaoise Panthers fame go up against Laois ladies football goalkeeper Eimear Barry.
Jack was the highest scorer of all Round 1 winners, installing him as outright favourite to win this entire thing out.
Eimear scraped past her colleague Mo Nerney but showed enough promise to say she could go far in this competition.
The winner will be the first to book their place in the Square Bar on Friday, December 8, where the semi-finals and final will be held in part of a special event.2023-11-2824 minLaoisTodayLaoisToday QuizCast: Round 1 - Gavin Deering v Mark TimmonsLaoisToday QuizCast: Round 1 - Gavin Deering v Mark Timmons by LaoisToday2023-11-2218 minLaoisTodayLaoisToday QuizCast: Round 1 - Colin Delaney v Murt NortonThe Battle of Clonad 2023!
The latest pairing of the LaoisToday QuizCast sees Clonad hurling colleagues Murt Norton and Colin Delaney slog it out for a quarter-final place.
Two high-standard contestants, this is a clash that goes the way of the favourite, but only after a very tough test.
The LaoisToday QuizCast is a straight knockout general sports quiz devised by our Quiz Master Mark Comerford.
The Round of 16 and quarter-final pairings are all being recorded on Zoom with the semi-finals and final to be hosted in the Square Bar in Portlaoise on Friday, December 8.2023-11-2117 minLaoisTodayLaoisToday QuizCast: Round 1 - Brian Hogan v Darren BrackenBy now, the new LaoisToday QuizCast is in full swing, as we reach the halfway point in Round 1.
There are 16 contestants in all in what is a straight knockout competition, a general sports quiz devised by our Quiz Master Mark Comerford.
The Round of 16 and quarter-final pairings are all being recorded on Zoom with the semi-finals and final to be hosted in the Square Bar in Portlaoise on Friday, December 8.
This episode features Courtwood's Brian Hogan battling against Portarlington's Darren Bracken.
The LaoisToday QuizCast is brought to you in association with the Square Bar Portlaoise, which will host the finale...2023-11-2020 minLaoisTodayLaoisToday QuizCast: Round 1 - Eimear Barry v Mo NerneyLaoisToday QuizCast: Round 1 - Eimear Barry v Mo Nerney by LaoisToday2023-11-2031 minLaoisTodayLaoisToday QuizCast: Round 1 - Jack Scully v Bernard RochfordIn the latest episode of the LaoisToday QuizCast, Bernard Rochford from Mountmellick goes head-to-head with his former Ballyfin College schoolmate Jack Scully, a man strongly associated with the Portlaoise Panthers Basketball Club and who more or less lives in St Mary's Hall!
One of our contestants puts in a very impressive performance to lay down a marker for this competition.
And the other is left with some regrets after a few questionable answers.
The LaoisToday QuizCast is brought to you in association with The Square Bar, Market Square, Portlaoise, which will host the final of this competition on Friday, December 8.2023-11-1918 minLaoisTodayLaoisToday QuizCast: Round 1 - Michael Boyhan v Barry McEvoyThe latest episode of the LaoisToday QuizCast sees LaoisToday Hurling Man Barry McEvoy from Castletown go up against Mountrath's Michal 'Beag' Boyhan.
It's a decent contest - but the Round 1 winner here will go forward to the quarter-finals with a fair degree of confidence.
There are 16 contestants in all in what is a straight knockout competition, a general sports quiz devised by our Quiz Master Mark Comerford.
The Round of 16 and quarter-final pairings are all being recorded on Zoom with the semi-finals and final to be hosted in the Square Bar in Portlaoise on Friday, December 8.2023-11-1813 minLaoisTodayLaoisToday QuizCast: Round 1 - Alan Hartnett v Pauric RamsbottomIn the latest episode of the LaoisToday QuizCast, Alan Hartnett from LaoisToday takes on Timahoe's Pauric Ramsbottom in a surprisingly one-sided affair.
There are 16 contestants in all in what is a straight knockout competition, a general sports quiz devised by our Quiz Master Mark Comerford.
The Round of 16 and quarter-final pairings are all being recorded on Zoom with the semi-finals and final to be hosted in the Square Bar in Portlaoise on Friday, December 8.
The LaoisToday QuizCast is brought to you in association with the Square Bar Portlaoise, which will host the finale of this competition on Friday, December 8.2023-11-1716 minLaoisTodayLaoisToday QuizCast: Round 1 -Steven Miller v Eoin ScullyAfter weeks of planning and scheduling in the background, the first episode of the new LaoisToday QuizCast is here.
There are 16 contestants in all in what is a straight knockout competition, a general sports quiz devised by our Quiz Master Mark Comerford.
The Round of 16 and quarter-final pairings are all being recorded on Zoom with the semi-finals and final to be hosted in the Square Bar in Portlaoise on Friday, December 8.
In this episode, Steven Miller of LaoisToday takes on Eoin Scully from Camross in a contest that goes right to the wire.
You can watch this episode on YouTube...2023-11-1520 minLaoisTodayRugby World Cup Podcast: An amazing final, Lions 2025, and what is next?After 51 days, the Rugby World Cup came to an exhilarating end on Saturday, with one of the greatest finals ever played.
Mark Comerford is joined by Steven Miller to review the final, and give their verdict on the tournament as a whole.
We also take a look forward to the 2025 British & Irish Lions tour, and ask is it an antiquated idea.
The IRFU have appointed a new Performance Director - how will it affect Irish rugby?
And finally, as this is the last edition of Rugby World Cup Podcast, we preview our newest podcast coming down the tracks - the...2023-11-0231 minLaoisTodayEnda Rowland on his role as Laois Hire ambassador, county final disappointment and his gym businessEnda Rowland has another busy season with his club, county and country.
And he is the special guest on this week's LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast.
He chats about his new role as Laois Hire brand ambassador and what it entails plus he discusses his own new gym business Enda Rowland Health and Fitness.
As well as that he chats about the disappointment of losing the recent Laois senior hurling final with Abbeyleix and the thrill of representing his country in the Shinty international against Scotland.
He also looks ahead to the 2024 campaign with Laois, even if he is currently enjoying...2023-10-3130 minLaoisTodayEpisode 8: New Zealand v South Africa, a new format for 2027, and brand new quizParis - Saturday, October 28 at 8pm - New Zealand v South Africa in the World Cup Final.
The two most successful nations in rugby history are tied on three World Cup victories each.
Mark Comerford is joined by Alan Hartnett and Steven Miller to preview the first final between the two sides since that infamous game in 1995.
We also look back at two very different semi-finals, where England were just ten minutes away from shocking the Springboks.
A new format has been announced for the 2027 World Cup in Australia; we look ahead at what that will mean.
And following on...2023-10-2635 minLaoisTodayRugby World Cup Podcast - Episode 7: The greatest weekend of rugby ever witnessedThe quest to win a quarter-final continues for Ireland.
The greatest Irish team of all time came up just short last week in Paris, losing out to New Zealand for the second consecutive World Cup.
Mark Comerford is joined by Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett to look back on last weekend's massive disappointment.
We also look at the other three quarter-finals, which helped make last weekend the greatest in rugby history.
We take a look ahead at the semi-finals, featuring Argentina v New Zealand and England v South Africa.
And there is more big games on the local scene following...2023-10-2028 minLaoisTodayEpisode 6: Ireland v Scotland review, team for New Zealand, and Quarter Final previewNobody, green, blue or otherwise, could have foreseen the ease with which Ireland dismantled Scotland on Saturday night.
Mark Comerford is joined by Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett to look back on that fantastic pool-topping performance.
We also take stock of a historic weekend that saw Portugal shock Fiji, and Argentina book their place in the knockouts at the expense of Japan.
We examine the Ireland 23 named to face New Zealand this Saturday.
And finally, a look ahead at all four of this weekend's quarter-finals.2023-10-1132 minLaoisTodayBilly Phelan interview - the man who has published the history of Abbeyleix GAAIn this special episode of the Talking Sport podcast, we interview Billy Phelan, the Abbeyleix man who has recently published a very impressive history of the local GAA club.
Ahead of Sunday's Laois senior hurling final, he chats about how the club fell on hard times after being dominant in the 1940s, playing in two senior semi-finals himself, the story behind the name St Lasarien's and why Abbeyleix supporters shout 'Cmon on the Fung'.2023-10-0621 minLaoisTodayRugby WC - Ep 5: Ireland v Scotland preview, an expanded World Cup, and local rugby reportWe are just days away from the big Pool B decider between Ireland and Scotland.
The sides will meet at 8pm (Irish time) on Saturday evening in Paris.
Mark Comerford is joined by Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett to preview that game, and dissect the permutations of ifs, buts and maybes.
After a turgid week of fixtures in Round 4, we look at the possibility of an expanded World Cup, with the 2027 tournament expected to rise from 20 teams to 24.
We also take a look back on another successful weekend for the Laois teams, and what lies ahead as Portlaoise prepare to...2023-10-0525 min
LaoisTodayTalking Politics: Assessing what happens in Fine Gael now that Charlie Flanagan is retiringSteven Miller from LaoisToday was a guest on Midlands 103 this week where he looked at the Fine Gael candidates likely to be seeking to replace Charlie Flanagan as a TD2023-09-2811 minLaoisTodayRugby WC - Ep 4: Ireland's win over South Africa, song upset, listener's questions and local rugbyWe are less than a week removed from Ireland's historic win over South Africa in Pool B of the Rugby World Cup, and there is still a huge sense of excitement around that game.
Mark Comerford is joined by Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett to look back on all the action from that night in Paris, as well as what it means for Ireland going forward.
We also ask why Irish people allow themselves to get so divisive about the songs we sing at sporting events.
We will preview Round 4 and field a listener question which draws passionate responses from...2023-09-2835 minLaoisTodayRugby World Cup Podcast – Ireland v South Africa, Fiji shock Australia, and local rugby returnsEpisode 3 of our Rugby World Cup Podcast is here, as we look ahead to Ireland’s titanic clash with South Africa.
The game, which kicks off on Saturday evening at 8pm, is being billed as the biggest game of rugby since the World Cup Final four years ago.
It will be reigning World Champions (South Africa) v the world’s No. 1 team (Ireland).
Mark Comerford is joined by Alan Hartnett and Steven Miller, as they also look back at a big win for Fiji, who may have put Eddie Jones’ Australia on an early flight home.
We also look at the re...2023-09-2228 minLaoisTodayPat Critchley on his new book 'A Coaching Way'The latest Love Laois Podcast sees us joined by Pat Critchley following the publication of his latest book 'A Coaching Way - Insights, Strategies and Tools for Successful Coaching'.
In a wide-ranging chat, Pat discusses his early forays into coaching almost 50 years ago when he took over an U-14 basketball team when he was still only U-16 himself.
Since then he has accumulated thousands upon thousands of coaching hours at schools, club, college and county level, male and female, underage and adult in hurling, football and basketball.
"I have maintained a huge enthusiasm for coaching and it is because I tho...2023-09-2145 minLaoisTodayRugby World Cup Podcast: Anthems, history and Trevor Brennan's old pal over Tonga!The 2023 Rugby World Cup is up and running in France, and what an opening weekend it was.
Mark Comerford is joined by Alan Hartnett and Steven Miller look back at all the action from Round 1, including the controversy surrounding the national anthems.
Having won well in their opening game, we look ahead to Ireland's Round 2 fixture with Tonga.
There is also an impromptu Romanian history lesson, a fantasy rugby mystery and a brief profile of Tonga's manager Toutei Kefu and his battle with Trevor Brennan way back in 1999.2023-09-1429 minLaoisTodayOur Preview of the 2023 Rugby World CupThe 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off this Friday with hosts France taking on three-time champions, New Zealand.
After two wonderful years, Ireland are heading into the tournament as the world's number one side.
Andy Farrell's men get their campaign underway on Saturday afternoon against Romania.
Mark Comerford joins Alan Hartnett and Steven Miller to look ahead to what promises to be one of the greatest Rugby World Cups we have ever seen.2023-09-0740 minThe LoveLaois PodcastFrancie Gorman on his bid to become the next IFA presidentIFA presidential candidate Francie Gorman is the latest guest on our Love Laois podcast. The Spink native is set to launch his presidential campaign this Friday night in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel and ahead of that, he chatted with LaoisToday about his reasons for running, his passion for farming and how he really enjoys representing farmers at the highest level. From environmental challenges to differences in the farming community, he discusses some of the key issues he'd face if he were elected. 2023-09-0630 min
LaoisTodayFrancie Gorman on his bid to become the next IFA presidentIFA presidential candidate Francie Gorman is the latest guest on our Love Laois podcast.
The Spink native is set to launch his presidential campaign this Friday night in the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel and ahead of that, he chatted with LaoisToday about his reasons for running, his passion for farming and how he really enjoys representing farmers at the highest level.
From environmental challenges to differences in the farming community, he discusses some of the key issues he'd face if he were elected.2023-09-0630 minThe LoveLaois PodcastBlaise Brosnan on his Owner-Manager Development Programme with Local Enterprise Office LaoisRenowned business consultant Blaise Brosnan brings his Owner-Manager Development Programme to Laois this autumn and ahead of the 15-week programme, he spoke to LaoisToday about his background, some of his key pointers and what he covers on the course. This interview is part of a promotional campaign by Laois Local Enterprise Office. You can register your expression of interest here. 2023-08-1929 minLaoisTodayBlaise Brosnan on his Owner-Manager Development Programme with Local Enterprise Office LaoisRenowned business consultant Blaise Brosnan brings his Owner-Manager Development Programme to Laois this autumn and ahead of the 15-week programme, he spoke to LaoisToday about his background, some of his key pointers and what he covers on the course.
This interview is part of a promotional campaign by Laois Local Enterprise Office. You can register your expression of interest here.2023-08-1829 minLaoisTodayLoveLaois Podcast: David Walsh-Kemmis on beer, brewing and his plans for BallykilcavanDavid Walsh-Kemmis from the Ballykilcavan Brewery is our special guest on this week's LoveLaois Podcast.
David chats to us about his family history, his decision to diversify away from traditional farming to set up a craft brewery and his plans for the future.
He discusses some of the recent awards won by his business and how his approach now is different somewhat from when he started out a couple of years ago.2023-07-1020 minLaoisTodayInterview with Shane Keegan, the new Head of Laois GAA Coaching and GamesCounty underage squads, schools hurling and football, Go Games and Setanta and O'Moore Og programmes were all up for discussion when Shane Keegan, Laois GAA's new Head of Coaching and Games, dropped into us for an interview last week.
Rathdowney native Keegan has recently been appointed to the key full-time role in Laois GAA, taking over the role previously filled by Mike Henchy, though it now has a slightly different title.
Keegan has been the full-time Games Promotion Officer in Portlaoise GAA for the past 15 months but this promotion sees him take charge of the entire coaching operation in Laois.
In...2023-07-1042 minLaoisTodayWhat now?“What are you going to say about that?”
There was a good Laois crowd in Croke Park yesterday for the Tailteann Cup semi-final clash – but not for the first time, the county’s supporters and senior football team left with their tail between their legs.
This was a particularly hard one to take, essentially over after a couple of minutes and eventually finishing on a scoreline of 8-16 to 2-12.
Never before had a Laois team conceded eight goals in a championship match. At one stage Down’s lead was threatening to get to 30 points.
So “What are you going to say about...2023-06-2643 minLaoisTodayRobbie Pigott interview, Laois v Down preview and how Laois are due a really big win in Croke ParkThe Laois footballers are in Croke Park this Sunday for the Tailteann Cup semi-final and ahead of the game we are joined by experienced defender Robbie Pigott to chat about the game.
The Portarlington man discusses the season so far, and its various ups and downs, as well as talking about how this is a great opportunity for Laois.
He also looks back on his own memories supporting Laois as a child and how All Star defender Joe Higgins was his favourite player.
Steven and Alan also discuss the game in general. Do Down deserve to be the hottest of...2023-06-2342 minLaoisTodayLooking back on Laois's latest Tailteann Cup winThe Laois senior footballers have kept their season alive by defeating Limerick in the Gaelic Grounds.
Things were looking bleak for Laois when they fell five points down with 44 minutes on the clock.
But the heart and determination of these players can never be questioned and they clawed their way back into the game.
Colm Murphy's goal was crucial as they ran out three point winners to advance to the semi finals.
Steven Miller is joined by Alan Hartnett to look back on the game.
We also hear from a delighted Laois manager Billy Sheehan.2023-06-1741 minLaoisTodayA comprehensive look at the Laois club hurling and football leaguesOn the latest edition of the Talking Sport Podcast, we have taken a comprehensive look at the club football and hurling leagues.
Alan Hartnett and Steven Miller will give you a 40 minute run down on where all 13 divisions lie.
The lads begin with hurling where the top three Divisions will conclude in the coming days.
Division 4 to 6 are now at semi final stage and some exciting games are anticipated.
After the break, the lads return to talk about football where the new phase has begun.
In Divisions 1, 2 and 3, the teams have been split into top four and bottom four.
That has be...2023-06-1436 minLaoisTodayCrime, live streaming, political convention and a new bus routeAfter no LoveLaois Podcast last week because of the Bank Holiday Monday, we're back with plenty to talk about.
Reporter Mark Comerford makes his Podcast debut and has a fairly shocking story from The Heath while Alan has had a very busy time of it recently.
He spells out the details of the recent saga in Laois County Council in relation to live streaming of public meetings - and also reports on his recent trip to Ballaghmore to see what a rural Gaelscoil is like.
Steven has news on a new bus service in Portlaoise as well as an update...2023-06-1435 minLaoisTodayPhilip Meagher interview - the man behind Forest Fest, Laois's newest music festivalThis week's LoveLaois Podcast is a little later than usual coming to you - but our special guest this week is Philip Meagher, the well-known Portlaoise-based solicitor who is now the main man behind Laois's newest music festival, Forest Fest.
The three-day festival takes place once again this year in Emo on the weekend of July 21-23 and Philip joins us to chat about how the whole thing came about.
How does a solicitor end up as a concert promoter? What was his motivation for going down this route? And what are his plans for the future?
Plus he discusses...2023-06-0217 minLaoisTodayTime to Shine, poster saga, housing issue and rememberingOn this week's LoveLaois Podcast we're joined by Martin Crowley, one of the driving forces behind the Shine 2023 event which takes place in Emo Court this Saturday, May 27.
Shine is a joint venture between Emo GAA club and the Laois Chamber of Commerce and combines a trade fair featuring over 100 exhibitors alongside Ireland's Fittest Team competition, a gruelling sporting challenge that is centre stage of the event all day on Saturday.
Steven and Alan chat about the event, as well as about some of the other local stories of the past week.
Alan discusses the story whereby up to 16% of...2023-05-2435 minLaoisTodayMeeting the Housing Minister, a Laois man in Offaly and more Ditch discussionIn the latest Love Laois Podcast, Steven and Alan discuss the Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien visiting Laois this week.
As well as that they chat about the controversy surrounding Matt Barrett, partner of Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, and his social media posts recently at the Royal coronation.
There's more chat about The Ditch as well as the story of Sean Mortimer, the Camross man who is set to contest for a seat on Offaly County Council2023-05-1630 minThe LoveLaois PodcastPhotographing the Irish community in Australia, Fianna Fáil getting ready for battle and the Laois man on Dublin BusIn our latest LoveLaois Podcast, we're joined by former LaoisToday photographer Julie Anne Miller who is now living in Sydney in Australia.She chats to us about her photographic work in Sydney where she focuses on the Irish community and runs an Instagram page and website, An Astrail.Julie Anne tells us about the type of event she covers, how it differs from what she did in Ireland - and the elements of working in LaoisToday that she misses the most.Steven and Alan discuss some of the big stories of the week...2023-05-0933 minLaoisTodayPhotographing the Irish in Australia, Fianna Fáil getting ready and the Laois man on Dublin BusIn our latest LoveLaois Podcast, we're joined by former LaoisToday photographer Julie Anne Miller who is now living in Sydney in Australia.
She chats to us about her photographic work in Sydney where she focuses on the Irish community and runs an Instagram page and website, An Astrail.
Julie Anne tells us about the type of event she covers, how it differs from what she did in Ireland - and the elements of working in LaoisToday that she misses the most.
Steven and Alan discuss some of the big stories of the week, including details on how Fianna Fáil a...2023-05-0933 minLaoisTodayPolitical change, The Ditch and legendary photographer Michael ScullyOn this week's LoveLaois Podcast, we chat about one of the big recent local stories - the decision of Cllr Aisling Moran to leave the Fine Gael party and what it might mean at next year's Local Elections.
We also discuss Sinn Fein's announcement of their new candidate Maria McCormack, who will run alongside Caroline Dwane-Stanley, in Portlaoise.
Plus we ponder the big saga at national level last week - that of Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins following the coverage by The Ditch website.
And our interview this week is with legendary local photographer Michael Scully.
A native of Strad...2023-05-0353 minThe LoveLaois PodcastRoundabouts, rights of way, election countdown and festival feverIn the latest LaoisToday #LoveLaois podcast, Steven and Alan discuss some of the big local stories of the past seven days. They chat about council meetings, how they work, the types of motions you can see and what really drive the councillors made. Three new roundabouts for Portlaoise, the scourge of illegal dumping and the only junction in Ireland where you give way to the traffic coming from your left are all on our agenda. Plus they look at the dynamic ahead of the 2024 local elections and the excitement that that will generate. And there's Elec...2023-04-2553 minLaoisTodayRoundabouts, rights of way, election countdown and festival feverIn the latest LaoisToday #LoveLaois podcast, Steven and Alan discuss some of the big local stories of the past seven days.
They chat about council meetings, how they work, the types of motions you can see and what really drive the councillors made.
Three new roundabouts for Portlaoise, the scourge of illegal dumping and the only junction in Ireland where you give way to the traffic coming from your left are all on our agenda.
Plus they look at the dynamic ahead of the 2024 local elections and the excitement that that will generate.
And there's Electric Picnic, Forest Fest, a...2023-04-2553 minLaoisTodayLaois Rose interview - plus Biden, Kolbe, Mr Personality and ShergarIn the second episode of our new #LoveLaois Podcast we hear from newly-crowned Laois Rose Sinead Dowd.
Based in Cullohill, she tells the brilliant story of how she grew up in New York before convincing her parents to allow her move to Ireland when she was just 16 to live with her cousins.
She is now an English and Geography teacher in Scoil Chriost Ri in Portlaoise and will represent Laois in the Dome in Tralee in August.
Steven and Alan predict that she should have a very good chance - as well as discussing some other recent stories, including the...2023-04-1744 min
The LoveLaois PodcastHarry and Meghan reaction, meeting Hilary Clinton and big excitement in AbbeyleixThis week sees the LaoisToday team introduce a new weekly #LoveLaois Podcast.The #LoveLaois Podcast is free to download on all podcast platforms and will focus on some of the week's big local stories."With the local sports coverage well covered in our regular Talking Sport Podcasts, this production will focus on non-sport related stories," says LaoisToday owner and managing editor Steven Miller."It will have an upbeat tone, looking back on some of the LaoisToday stories that grabbed attention over the past week, and will give an insight into what we cover...2023-04-0347 minLaoisTodayLoveLaois Podcast: Harry and Meghan reaction, meeting Hilary Clinton and big excitement in AbbeyleixThis week sees the LaoisToday team introduce a new weekly #LoveLaois Podcast.
The #LoveLaois Podcast is free to download on all podcast platforms and will focus on some of the week's big local stories.
"With the local sports coverage well covered in our regular Talking Sport Podcasts, this production will focus on non-sport related stories," says LaoisToday owner and managing editor Steven Miller.
"It will have an upbeat tone, looking back on some of the LaoisToday stories that grabbed attention over the past week, and will give an insight into what we cover and how we approach various issues.
"We also...2023-04-0347 min
LaoisTodayThe view from Leitrim - classy Keith Beirne, a football-mad county and top tips for Laois supportersAhead of the crucial NFL Division 4 game between Laois and Leitrim this Sunday in Carrick-on-Shannon, we chatted to Damien Butler, a coach with the St Mary's team that won last year's Leitrim senior championship and an authority on the game in the county.
We discussed Leitrim's small population (less than 30,000 compared to Laois's approximate 90,000) but how it's a madly passionate GAA county.
He gave us the lowdown on Leitrim's time under Andy Moran, the magic of Keith Beirne and the ultra competitive nature of the Leitrim club championship.
On top of that, he had plenty of advice for Laois supporters mak...2023-03-1613 min
LaoisTodayWinning start for Laois hurlers, a Podcast debut and Willie MaherOur first podcast dedicated to hurling is here following a winning start to the Willie Maher era on Sunday.
Laois overcame a resilient Wexford side in Mountrath – their first time playing a competitive fixture at the venue since 1982.
The game drew a bumper crowd to the club venue and there was a wonderful atmosphere as Laois recorded a rare win over one of the big guns, albeit in the pre-season competition.
Alan Hartnett is joined by our reporter Barry McEvoy who was at the game on Sunday.
The two look back on the performance, speak about the new players and look...2023-01-0935 min
LaoisTodayPortarlington head for Croker again, U-20 latest and remembering the great John ConwayThe latest LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast looking ahead to this weekend's GAA action, where Portarlington's trip to Croke Park for their Leinster club championship semi-final with Kilmacud Crokes is the big talking point.
We also chat about U-20 hurling and football championship action as well as remembering the late great John Conway, a legendary figure in Laois GAA circles.2022-11-2232 min
LaoisTodayInterview with Laois County Council Cathaoirleach Thomasina ConnellCllr Thomasina Connell, Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council, is the special guest on our latest episode of the LaoisToday Podcast.
She discusses how she got into politics, the experience of going for election and what the role of Cathaoirleach actually entails.
Arguing that Laois, as a county, need to be proud of what we have and have to offer, she touches on two considerable projects in Portlaoise - the new library and the development of a new bus service for the town.
Plus she chats about her political ambitions and how she hopes she'll be on the ticket for Fine Gae...2022-08-2238 minLaoisTodayThursday night hurling, intermediate previews and explaining the new LaoisToday modelThe Laois club hurling championship is underway!
Thursday evening saw two entertaining games with Camross beating The Harps 3-21 to 3-14 in the senior championship in O'Moore Park and Clonaslee-St Manman's edging out Slieve Bloom 1-15 to 0-17 in Mountmellick.
Steven and Alan discuss those two games, pick their Man of the Match winners and chat about the prospects of the teams involved.
They also preview the remainder of the Premier Intermediate and Intermediate games and attempt to predict the eventual champions in both grades.
As well as that, Steven explains the new LaoisToday model, whereby all sports coverage is...2022-07-1539 minLaoisTodayLeague football final preview show goes on tourIt's a busy weekend of club football in Laois with an assortment of league finals down for decision.
The game of the weekend is the Division 1A clash between St Joseph's and Graiguecullen in O'Moore Park on Friday night while there is also the Division 1B final between Killeshin and Stradbally, the Division 2 final between Ballyfin and Park-Ratheniska and the Division 4 decider between Emo and Arles-Kilcruise.
We're recording from the Square Bar in Portlaoise, where we're joined by former Rosenallis manager Paddy Dunne to run the rule over all the games.
The LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast is brought to you...2022-06-2941 min
LaoisTodayLaois Ladies on form, soccer memories and leg injury updateAfter another busy weekend of sporting action, the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast is back.
The big winners at the weekend were the Laois Ladies who defeated Tyrone.
They now march into an All-Ireland quarter final against Wicklow and have given their chances a real shot in the arm.
It was a quieter than usual weekend on the club front but there were still some games in the football and hurling leagues.
While June is the showpiece for national soccer competitions down in UL.
The Gaynor Cup was last week with the Midlands reaching the final while the Kennedy Cup takes place...2022-06-1351 minLaoisTodayJunior C catastrophe, club leagues and Cumann na mBunscolAfter a mini-hiatus, the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast is back with its latest edition.
The reason for our absence is explained - and it involves a rather unfortunate incident in a Junior C match!
There has been plenty of action since we were last with you and Steven Miller joins Alan Hartnett to discuss it all.
The Laois minors hurlers were eliminated on Saturday against Clare - and the lads look back at a memorable year.
The also look at the state of the current club hurling leagues as they head for the closing stages.
Attention then turns to football as...2022-06-091h 00LaoisTodayLeinster minor final previewThe LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast looking ahead to the Leinster minor hurling final between Laois and Offaly2022-05-2355 min
LaoisTodayEp #8: Hurling quarter-finals review, Who caught the eye and cold showers - 10/09/18Host Brian Moss is joined by LaoisToday's Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett and Laois Today's hurling analyst Tommy Buggy for a look back at the weekend's club hurling action.
On the hurling menu on this episode: big wins for Rathdowney-Errill and Borris-Kilcotton, Portlaoise and Rosenallis move into last four of Senior 'A', Mountrath maintain their Senior 'A' status, Slieve Bloom and Camross set to meet in intermediate final and Mountmellick on for 2 in in a row?
All our GAA Podcasts are brought to you in association with SuperValu Abbeyleix and Rathdowney.2018-09-1034 min
LaoisTodayEp #6: Hurling quarter-finals, ladies finals and Eddie Brennan - 07/09/18Coming up on our first GAA podcast here on UnLaoised, Laois Todays podcast platform it’s Hurling and Ladies Football that’s up for discussion.
Host Brian Moss is joined by LaoisTodays SteVen Miller and Siun Lennon and a man who knows more than a thing or two about Laois club hurling having managed a number of top tier clubs over the years it's hurling analyist and manager of Property Partners in Portlaoise Tommy Buggy.
Join the guys as they look ahead to this weekend’s hurling quarter finals and the ladies football finals
And just what can we expect from E...2018-09-0731 min