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LaoisToday is the quality, lively, fun multimedia platform for Laois people at home and abroad.

  1. LaoisToday Live at the Ploughing with Laois Hire as new Laois GAA jersey is officially launched

    20 SEPT

    LaoisToday Live at the Ploughing with Laois Hire as new Laois GAA jersey is officially launched

    LaoisToday 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 chairman. He was then joined on stage by the three players, who modelled the new jersey and took part in a Q&A with Steven. The lads chatted about the 2024 season, some of their favourite moments in a Laois jersey and the advice they would give to young players, many of whom were in the audience. They then finished up with a short quiz, where Steven tested the lads on their knowledge of Laois GAA clubs.

    27 min
  2. QuizCast in Ah Hear tent at Mindfield in Electric Picnic

    19 AUG

    QuizCast in Ah Hear tent at Mindfield in Electric Picnic

    The 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 had a new segment - 'Higher or Lower'.  After the three rounds, all contestants were still in touching distance of each other with Sean Hennessy in the lead.  But the final round is called 'The List' and there were 12 points on offer. Reigning champion Brian Hogan won the first two lists to regain the advantage.  The third list was shared between himself and Hennessy meaning it all came down to the final question.  The topic was RTE Sports Personalities and Hogan's ability to name them was the difference.

    39 min
  3. LaoisToday QuizCast: Electric Picnic place up for grabs

    2 AUG

    LaoisToday QuizCast: Electric Picnic place up for grabs

    LaoisToday 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 for grabs, we held a Wild Card Qualifier with Barry McEvoy from Castletown, Martin Fallon from Clonaslee and Annanough football goalkeeper Sean Hennessy battling it out.  We tested the lads on their soccer, GAA, rugby and golf knowledge - and there was one very worthy winner!

    25 min
  4. Ranking the top 30 football teams in Laois

    22 JUL

    Ranking the top 30 football teams in Laois

    With 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.

    41 min
  5. Tailteann Cup Final preview live in the Square Bar

    12 JUL

    Tailteann Cup Final preview live in the Square Bar

    We 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 the Laois football championship - and we finish by making up two teams to contest our quiz.

    1h 15m
  6. Stephen Dowling, Dunmasc Genetics, on his story & representing Laois at National Enterprise Awards

    21 MAY

    Stephen Dowling, Dunmasc Genetics, on his story & representing Laois at National Enterprise Awards

    In 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.

    27 min
  7. New Laois Ladies manager Stephen Duff on 'changing the narrative' as Leinster looms

    18 APR

    New Laois Ladies manager Stephen Duff on 'changing the narrative' as Leinster looms

    After 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 remainder of the year.  Speaking on the Talking Sport Podcast, he acknowledges it will be a difficult task in the short-term.  Laois begin their Leinster campaign away to Meath on Sunday and with games against Dublin and Kildare to come, it won't get any easier.  But in a wide ranging chat, manager Duff is insistent that the narrative must change if the county is to progress.  While recognising that the seniors are the flagship team, Duff says it is incumbent on everyone involved in the Ladies game to put their shoulder to the wheel.

    26 min
  8. Was Leo a good Taoiseach? The late Tom Mulhall, St Patrick's Day and Fr Ted memories

    22 MAR

    Was Leo a good Taoiseach? The late Tom Mulhall, St Patrick's Day and Fr Ted memories

    Our 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!

    34 min
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LaoisToday is the quality, lively, fun multimedia platform for Laois people at home and abroad.

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  • Creator
    LaoisToday
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    105
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