Podcasts about laois

Join me for My Stonewell Cidery Chat with Daniel Emerson. Founded by Daniel and Geraldine Emerson in 2009, Stonewell is a small family-run cider producer. Their story began with an old French press and apple mill from Geraldine's Loire Valley family before upgrading to a modern press at their Carrigaline Production facility. I joined Daniel in Carrigaline and we walked amongst their fermenters and chatted about how Stonewell have always used apples that are sourced from orchards across Waterford, Kilkenny, Laois, Tipperary, and Cork. They use traditional cider apples like Dabinett and Michelin, blended with eating varieties such as Jonagored, Elstar, and Falstaff Stonewell cider always stood out to me as one of the better cider offerings in bars. This trip down to them confirmed that. This episode of the podcast is sponsored by: www.boanndistillery.ie www.killowendistillery.com  Don't forget to sign up to my Patreon channel for early access episodes and more, for a few euros a month and help me deliver the best podcasts to you. https://www.patreon.com/whiskeychatspodcast I really hope you enjoy listening in to our chat. Laurie

You all asked for it – so we have obliged with the first hurling rankings update of the 2025 season. With the club leagues now almost at a conclusion, we have compiled a list of the top 25 hurling teams 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. But also, most crucially, teams have been severely punished for giving walkovers.  Two have dropped massively and another two have been kicked out altogether.  Steven Miller and Alan Hartnett are up for this one.

This week we look back on the facile win over Laois in the Preliminary quarter final and look ahead to next Saturdays game in the Gaelic Grounds against Galway. JJ and Tom are joined by John McIntyre and we have reaction from Liam Cahill. The South Tipp football championship is at the final stage already and the PRO Pat Murphy joins us to review the weekend action: we hope you like.....

Ever wondered what to plant in June when your garden beds already seem packed to capacity? This episode answers that crucial question, revealing why continuous sowing through early summer is the secret to garden abundance all year round.The truth is, June represents a pivotal transition in the vegetable garden. While your growing spaces might appear fully occupied now, within weeks early crops will be harvested, creating valuable real estate for new plantings. The gardeners who stop sowing in June create unnecessary gaps in their harvest calendar later in the year.We explore the complete June sowing guide, from quick-maturing succession crops like spinach, radish and lettuce, to the longer-term investments of purple sprouting broccoli and winter cabbages. Learn why certain vegetables justify their extended growing period by providing rare flavors during the hunger gap. I share specific variety recommendations for root vegetables, brassicas, and warm-weather crops that need sowing this month for autumn and winter harvests.Beyond sowing, we address critical June garden tasks like earthing up potatoes, managing increasing weed pressure, and protecting tomatoes from blight risk. I explain how dramatic temperature fluctuations (sometimes swinging from 3°C to 38°C in a single day) can temporarily stunt plant growth, helping you diagnose unexplained growth plateaus.The episode opens with reflections from the Buds and Blossoms Festival, where I had the pleasure of meeting many podcast listeners in person. I also share a fascinating discovery about William Robinson's true origins near my home in County Laois, settling a long-standing debate from our previous episode.Ready to maximize your growing season? This episode provides the roadmap for turning June plantings into winter feasts. Your future self will thank you for the planning!Support the showIf there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes, please let me know. Email: info@mastermygarden.com Master My Garden Courses: https://mastermygarden.com/courses/Check out Master My Garden on the following channels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/ Instagram @Mastermygarden https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/ Until next week Happy gardening John

Listen back to Friday June 13th 2025's edition of Across The Line as Paul Carroll looks ahead to the weekend's sporting action in Tipperary. On this week's show: - Jake Morris talks about Tipp's season so far, his development and wanting more from the year - Ken Hogan previews Tipperary's clash with Laois in the All-Ireland senior hurling preliminary quarter-final - Barry Drake previews our weekly greyhound racing action

Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2025 Season, episode 21. Colin O'Donoghue, David & Richard Moffett, the top three drivers on the Laois Heartlands Mini Stages Rally, join us on this episode to review the event. M-Sport's Josh McErlean and Hyundai's Jamie McMillan chat about the WRC season to date.   Chapters 00:00:00 Start 00:04:00 Colin O'Donoghue, David & Richard Moffett 00:42:44 Josh McErlean 01:01:05 Jamie McMillan

Kildare's Paul Dolan spoke to Will O'Callaghan about their remarkable back-to-back promotions from the Christy Ring to the Leinster Championship, their superb performance against Laois in the McDonagh Cup final, and hosting Dublin in the All-Ireland Preliminary Quarter-Finals at a packed St Conleth's Park this weekend.

Hear from Brian Dowling, David Qualter & Rian Boran as Jonathan Higgins brings you all of the reaction from the brilliant Joe McDonagh cup final between Kildare & Laois!

A small amount of games this weekend but bigger importance.Matthew is joined by Liam White and Seamus Brady to discuss the action.Games discussed are Limerick v Cork, Kilkenny v Galway, Kildare v Laois, Dublin v Kilkenny, Clare v Limerick, Westmeath v Laois, Offaly v New York, Meath v Armagh and Waterford v Dublin.Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/gaelicstatsman?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYd2am-EoJ2FU7zRIYLqL8d-EKffAPfeoFmwSqFc5vtFVs96XMRbFYvg44_aem_AZXKYrtoWgk3-R90O49ZjXLlFWtpahdo9ZrFUVPUzHrDU_ZEsnLw5QmERoPoJKNRy_qCLLB6GqYrdNx5TEQ_MGUQSponsored by Capture Athletics: https://capture-athletics.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZaXrEurgmCsDtMcytZceOqCt8ECqw3zZFPW3hxCpIA4Z_QSlB4VlMvLSw_aem_AZXN9yURzDB57ZIudwGV-00rwzPctX4_01lu-fneo7sPCQg6nBWaV795Z-YcvVAQg-fX0T5jVefckbqHaBvIcHT3

Patricia Rickard-Clarke, Chairperson of Safeguarding Ireland, calls for an independent authority after last night's RTÉ Investigates documentary into alleged failings of care in two nursing homes.

Tom Coward is headline speaker at Laois Garden Festival on Sunday 8th June 2025 celebrating the work of legendary Laois native and garden revolutionary William Robinson. What if the current trend for wild-looking, naturalistic gardens isn't just aesthetic preference, but actually a profound reaction to our technology-saturated lives? Tom Coward, head gardener at the world-renowned Gravetye Manor, draws fascinating parallels between William Robinson's revolutionary "wild garden" concept from the 1870s and today's gardening renaissance.With 15 years restoring Robinson's only surviving garden, Coward offers rare insights into balancing historic significance with contemporary needs. "It's been a love affair," he reflects, describing the challenge of reviving neglected infrastructure while honoring Robinson's principles. His approach to the garden's famous flower borders reveals thoughtful compromise—while Robinson insisted on never repeating plant groups, Coward occasionally introduces repetition to guide one-time visitors through the 30-acre landscape.The conversation travels through Gravetye's diverse spaces, from woodland gardens punctuated with 70,000 naturalized daffodils to intensively managed productive areas supplying the hotel's restaurant. Particularly fascinating are Coward's techniques for maximizing seasonal interest, like coppicing flowering cherries after bloom to provide textural contrast, autumn color, and winter structure from a single plant.Having worked at Great Dixter under Fergus Garrett, Coward brings exceptional knowledge to debates around native versus non-native plantings, emphasizing that diversity often supports more wildlife than purist approaches. His observations on climate extremes—longer droughts, heavier downpours, and increasingly powerful winds—highlight practical challenges facing modern gardeners.Discover why Robinson's legacy deserves greater recognition and how his revolutionary ideas continue shaping gardens worldwide. Whether you're creating your own wild garden oasis or simply appreciate horticultural innovation, Coward's expertise offers valuable inspiration for balancing beauty, biodiversity, and practicality in any growing space.Tom's talk at Laois Garden festival is one not to be missed. Other great talks on the day from Colin Jones Salterbridge gardens on growing your own cut flowers and Garden to Fork with your truly John Jones Master My Garden. You can get your tickets here:https://laoisgardenfestival.comSupport the showIf there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes, please let me know. Email: info@mastermygarden.com Master My Garden Courses: https://mastermygarden.com/courses/Check out Master My Garden on the following channels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/ Instagram @Mastermygarden https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/ Until next week Happy gardening John

**Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2025 Season, Episode 20** In this episode, we review the recent Mayo Forestry Rally with our top three drivers: Jason Mitchell, Andrew Purcell, and Niall McGonigle. We also have Domhnall McAlaney, the winning co-driver in the 2WD category. Joining us is Pat O'Connor, the Clerk of the Course for the event, who discusses the upcoming Laois Heartlands Mini Stages Rally taking place this Sunday, June 8th. Chapters Jason, Andrew & Niall 00:03:33 Domhnall McAlaney 00:49:28 Pat O'Connor 01:07:07

Kilian Finane of Finline Furniture joins Breakfast Business to talk about restoring furniture, manufacturing in Laois, and why the circular economy earned him Repak's Green Businessperson of the Month.Listen here.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan for this week's edition of The Hurling Pod, featuring more chatter on. strange meat matter, a preview of this weekend's provincial finals and Tipperary's latest All-Ireland success at Nowlan Park. Timestamps:0:00 - 12:30 - Your questions about unusual meat 12:30 - 29:40 - Davy's ban, would Skehill go on Fittest Family?, CCCC hand out retrospective bans. 29:40 - 43:40 - Eating grizzly bears, why Ireland has no tanks, other listener questions 43:40 - 54:24 - 'No question that Tipperary are the best under-20 team in the country'. Forward talent ready to flourish at senior level. 54:24 - 1:17:00 - Look ahead to Limerick this Saturday, New-look Limerick, Cork's injuries. 1:17:00 - 1:23:00 - Can Kildare make it back to back promotions? Cha Dwyer leaves Laois panel. 1:23:00 - end: 'Galway need to a Leinster!', Kilkenny's 6-in-a-row bid but bigger ambitions, who tracks Cathal Mannion? New York now an issue? Can more players extend their career by going in. goal?

Gardaí investigating the suspected murder of Fiona Pender conducted a search in Laois overnight in a bid to find her remains. Gearoid Keegan, Deputy Editor of the Tullamore Tribune.

Gardaí investigating the suspected murder of Fiona Pender conducted a search in Laois overnight in a bid to find her remains. Gearoid Keegan, Deputy Editor of the Tullamore Tribune.

Odhrán Johnson was in Croke Park on Monday for the launch of the Camogie All Ireland Championship! He spoke with Camogie Association President Brian Molloy, Waterford's Lorraine Bray, Kilkenny's Katie Power, Laois' Alice Walsh and Tipperary's Laura Leeane at the launch, getting their thoughts on last week's decision to allow for a choice of either skorts or shorts, as well as what this year's championship will look like.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to review the last round of group games in the Munster and Leinster Hurling Championships. Cork bounced back from their Limerick loss to defeat Waterford and reach a first Munster final since 2018, while the Deise's miserable round-robin record continued. Galway's first away Championship victory at Dublin saw them set up. a Leinster decider with Kilkenny, but how confident is Skehill about them beating the Cats?Antrim dropped to the McDonagh Cup, they'll be replaced by either Laois or Kildare in next year's Leinster Championship.

You all asked for it – so we have obliged with the second rankings of the 2025 season. With the club leagues now in ticking towards their conclusion and championship action just over a month away, we have compiled a list of the top 30 football teams 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.

Dunmore Country School in Durrow, County Laois has created a French 'potager' garden. Picture from https://www.dunmorecountryschool.ie/

It is nesting time for curlews in areas like that bog in Laois and the ones devastated in Roscommon. Clodagh Helen was conducting a survey of curlew nesting sites on Monday night as one of those fires took hold.

For this week's Grass10 grazing management update, with rainfall amounts variable throughout the country, Joseph Dunphy discusses current grazing advice and has a grazing update from Michael Walsh, Co. Laois. Link to this week's Grass10 newsletter:https://bit.ly/Grass10-20thMay For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/ The Dairy Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com

We're looking for your help in locating a 20ft container that has been stolen in Laois.The container was filled with Lego sets and educational books that had been generously donated for underprivileged children in Malawi.Evin Joyce, Volunteer at ulemu.com Irish Aid Rapid Response Corps joins Andrea to discuss.

Wexford didn't produce the performance we needed, which leaves us in a tough position. We got some relief with the minor's victory vs Laois, but overall we are left licking our wounds. With Cyril Farrell and Martin Storey.

KK U20 Mgr. Mark Dowling chats to CRKC (Pre v Laois) 13.05.2025

Dairy farmer, Paul Hyland, who runs the farm with his brother David near the village of Ballacolla, Co. Laois, joins Stuart Childs on this week's Dairy Edge to discuss silage quantity and quality. They have an objective to provide 4-5 bales of quality silage to feed cows in the autumn and again in the springtime but also have a July reserve to be prepared for dry weather at that time of the year. Paul discusses how they cut covers of 2500-3000 kg DM/ha, baling out at 4-5 bales per acre ideally until they have the reserve they need and then they will focus on main crop silage. Interestingly, the Hylands always split their fertiliser applications to give themselves options with silage ground. Also they plan silage, targeting to cut younger, more recently reseeded ground for the quality silage. Finally, Paul explains how the frequent cutting system that they employ on their farm delivers the same quantity of silage at the end of the year but far better quality than big bulky crops. For more episodes from the Dairy Edge podcast go to the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/dairy/the-dairy-edge-podcast/ The Dairy Edge is a co-production with LastCastMedia.com

Tyrone have defeated Kerry 2-14 to 0-14 in the semi-final of the All-Ireland U20 Football Championship in Laois.

Paul Byrne asks former Cork Captain Anna Geary and Vincents Secretary Michelle Gould what should happen next after the weekend rebellion by Kilkenny, Dublin and Laois teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following two intense days of competition in the CanSat Ireland National Finals, a team of students from Confey Community College, Kildare, has today clinched the coveted national title. The CanSat Ireland competition is an ESERO Ireland collaboration, co-funded by the European Space Agency and Research Ireland and coordinated by MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory. The victory marks the end of a campaign that began in September 2024. All participants in this year's competition have displayed incredible technological prowess, with judges lauding the expansive expertise on display from the teams of young scientists. A CanSat is a simulation of a real satellite developed in the size and shape of a soda can. A European Space Agency initiative, the competition fosters an interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) careers by offering students a hands-on experience of a space-themed project. The multidisciplinary nature of the project ensures students are exposed to industry standards in a broad array of potential career paths. In recent months, regional competitions have taken place across Ireland, in partnership with the Technological Universities in Dublin, Athlone, Limerick, Tralee, and Cork. Regional winners gathered in Emo Court, Portlaoise, Co. Laois, on Thursday 1st May, and launched their mini-satellites in rockets to a height of over 350 metres. On Friday 2nd May, these national finalists presented their analysis, recordings and flight patterns to the judging panel consisting of experts from a range of STEM fields. Congratulating Confey Community College, Alan Giltinan, project coordinator for CanSat Ireland said: "Confey College can't be praised enough for this achievement. Winning the National Final of the CanSat competition is no small feat. Year on year, the STEM literacy of the participating students seems to increase as rapidly as the technology they're working with. The technical competency displayed by teams all over the country continues to surpass the expectations of the judges. These students represent Ireland's STEM future, and I think it's safe to say we're in very good hands! ." The students from Confey have been invited to attend the celebratory event, 'Space Engineer for a Day', at the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) in The Netherlands. The students will have the opportunity to explore ESTEC facilities and laboratories, network with space experts, and present their work to a panel of experts. The CanSat competition will re-open in September 2025. Students or teachers interested in competing in the next iteration of the project are encouraged to visit the CanSat project page at esero.ie. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

The story of Irish Captain James Fitzmaurice from Laois, who piloted the first east-west Atlantic crossing in April 1928, is a fascinating one.Joining Tom Dunne to discuss the background of this achievement is Dr Patrick McGarty, Senior Lecturer in Public Policy at Munster Technological University.

Forrest Fest sounds like the craic!Producer Maria joined Dave for As Seen On Your Screen and she has news about a very cool festival in Emo, Co. Laois.

Another weekend of championship action where football takes centre stage.Matthew is going solo this week.Games discussed are Tyrone v Cavan, Antrim v Armagh, Meath v Offaly, Wicklow v Dublin, Kildare v Westmeath and Louth v Laois as well as LGFA League finals.Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/gaelicstatsmanSponsored by Capture Athletics: https://capture-athletics.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZaXrEurgmCsDtMcytZceOqCt8ECqw3zZFPW3hxCpIA4Z_QSlB4VlMvLSw_aem_AZXN9yURzDB57ZIudwGV-00rwzPctX4_01lu-fneo7sPCQg6nBWaV795Z-YcvVAQg-fX0T5jVefckbqHaBvIcHT3

Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall.*Inniu an cúigiú lá de mhí Aibreáin. Is mise Alanna Ní Ghallachóir. De réir fianaise nua a tháinig chun solais le linn na seachtaine, is dócha gur mharaigh fórsaí Iosraelacha 15 oibrí leighis agus oibrí daonnúil le piléair a bhí scaoilte i neasraon, seachas ó raon fada. Chuaigh na hoibrithe cabhracha ar iarraidh ar 23 Márta agus iad i mbun misean tarrthála i gceantar Tal as-Sultan in Rafah, nuair a rinne na fórsaí Iosraelacha ionsaí orthu. Déardaoin, thángthas ar corpáin na n-oibrithe, seachas duine amháin atá fós ar iarraidh, seachtain i ndiaidh an ionsaithe, in olluaigh sa ghaineamh, dar le hOifig na Náisiún Aontaithe. Dúirt urlabhraí milítea Iosraelach gur “thosaigh na fórsaí ag scaoileadh ar sceimhlitheoirí a bhí ag gluaiseacht chun tosaigh in otharcairr” agus go raibh fiosrúchán faoin eachtra idir lámha.  Is minic a bhíonn ionsaithe dírithe ar oibríthe daonnúla sa chogadh in Gaza, agus maraíodh 408 díobh go dtí seo. In Hertfordshire sa Bhreatain, gabhadh seabhac Harris, a bhí ag déanamh ionsaí ar mhuintir an tsráidbhaile arís agus arís eile. Tá an t-ainm céanna ag an fhear áitiúil a ghabh an seabhac: dúirt Steve Harris gur éirigh leis an seabhac a ghabhal go daonnachtúil ina ghairdín féin in Flamstead, Hertfordshire. Creidtear gur éalaigh an seabhac ón ghéibheann agus, le roinnt seachtainí, thug an seabhac sitheadh anuas ar thart fá 50 duine, agus d'éirigh leis fuil a tharraingt ó roinnt daoine. Tugadh Jim Hewitt go dtí an t-ospidéal agus é ag cur fola i ndiaidh dó buille a mhothú ar chúl a chinn ar a bhealach go dtí an siopa. Dúirt an fear, atá cúig bliana is seachtó d'aois, go raibh "ríméad" air gur gabhadh an seabhac, agus gheall sé: "Ní bhfaighidh éan mallaithe an ceann is fearr ormsa." Dúirt Steve Harris gur faoiseamh a bhí ann go raibh an seabhac gafa faoi dheireadh. Anois, tá an t-éan faoi chúram seabhcóra, a dúirt go raibh an chuma ar an seabhac gur tógadh i ngéibheann é ach is dócha go raibh sé scaoilte le bliain anuas.Déardaoin, fógraíodh go raibh iarbhainisteoir fhoireann peile Chiarraí Mick O'Dwyer i ndiaidh bháis agus é ocht mbliana is ceithre scór d'aois. Bhuaigh sé ceithre Chraobh na hÉireann idir 1959 agus 1970 mar imreoir agus ansin ocht gcinn mar bhainisteoir ceannródaíoch i rith na seachtóidí agus na n-ochtóidí. Foireann den scoth a bhí i bhfoireann Chiarraí, a bhí i ndianiomaíocht le Baile Átha Cliath sa tréimhse sin. Bhuaigh Micko, mar a thugtar air, Craobh na Mumhan 23 uair agus an tSraith Náisúnta aon uair déag mar imreoir agus mar bhainisteoir fosta. Thacaigh sé le foirne i gCill Dara, Laois, Cill Mhantáin agus sa Chlár, agus é ina bhainisteoir leo. Cé go raibh slíte beatha éagsúla aige amuigh ón pháirc imeartha, is as an pheil Ghaelach a mbeidh clú air go deo, mar dhuine de na daoine is fearr sa chluiche riamh. Mar a dúirt an fear é féin, “Níl tada eile le déanamh agam. Tá achan rud déanta agam. Agus bhain mé an-taitneamh as agus ní athróinn ar ór ná airgead é.”*Léirithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain. Tá an script ar fáil i d'aip phodchraolta. *GLUAISi neasraon - at close rangeolluaigh - mass graveseabhac - hawksitheadh - swoopceannródaíoch - trailblazingdianiomaíocht - intense rivalry

The upcoming Leinster Senior Football Championship match between Wexford and Laois is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Chadwicks Wexford Park. Joining me is our match analyst Noel Houlihan.

The upcoming Leinster Senior Football Championship match between Wexford and Laois is scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 6:00 PM in Chadwicks Wexford Park. Joining me is our match analyst Noel Houlihan, as well as Wexford Senior Football Manager John Hegarty.

It's back!! The All Ireland SFC kicks off his weekend and Matthew is joined by Liam White to preview the football action as well as the hurling league finals.Games discussed are Donegal v Derry, Mayo v Sligo, London v Roscommon, New York v Galway, Limerick v Cork, Tipperary v Waterford, Wexford v Laois, Meath v Carlow, Longford v Wicklow, Cork v Tipperary and Offaly v Waterford.We also pay tribute to the late great Mick O'Dwyer.Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/gaelicstatsmanSponsored by Capture Athletics: https://capture-athletics.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZaXrEurgmCsDtMcytZceOqCt8ECqw3zZFPW3hxCpIA4Z_QSlB4VlMvLSw_aem_AZXN9yURzDB57ZIudwGV-00rwzPctX4_01lu-fneo7sPCQg6nBWaV795Z-YcvVAQg-fX0T5jVefckbqHaBvIcHT3

On Thursday, the death was announced of former intercounty manager and legendary figure, Mick O'Dwyer.Micko was arguably the most influential manager in the GAA's history, guiding his native Kerry to 8 All-Ireland titles with some of the game's most prolific players like Páidí O'Sé, Jack O'Shea, Eoin “Bomber” Liston and Pat Spillane.He also managed Kildare, where they won two Leinster titles under his guidance and also reached the 1998 All-Ireland final. Following that, he had spells with Laois, Wicklow and Clare.Former All-Ireland winner with Kerry, Marc O'Sé and former Kildare footballer Johnny Doyle, who played under Micko, spoke to The Last Word to remember him.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.

This is this morning's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize flavour of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast.On this morning's show, The Athletic's Mark Critchley broke down a thirteenth Premier League defeat for Manchester United. We spoke to Cork City boss Tim Clancy about their much sought-after starlet Cathal O'Sullivan. And ahead of their Leinster Championship first round clash with Laois, we were joined by Wexford football manager John Hegarty. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

This is this morning's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize flavour of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast.On this morning's show, The Athletic's Mark Critchley broke down a thirteenth Premier League defeat for Manchester United. We spoke to Cork City boss Tim Clancy about their much sought-after starlet Cathal O'Sullivan. And ahead of their Leinster Championship first round clash with Laois, we were joined by Wexford football manager John Hegarty. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Wexford and Laois help get the 2025 Leinster Senior Football Championship underway on Saturday evening when they go head-to-head at Chadwicks Wexford Park. Ahead of that game, OTB's GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney caught up with Wexford captain Liam Coleman, and his Laois counterpart Brian Byrne.

Rory Burke's goal was crucial as Galway romped to a 1-28 to 0-8 victory over Laois in their opening game of the Leinster under-20 hurling championship in O'Moore Park, Portlaoise on Saturday (29th March 2025). Cullen Killeen, Conor Lawless, Jason Rabbitte and Brian Callanan were also instrumental in the scoring as Fergal Healy's charges effectively booked a quarter-final place. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Niall Canavan, Johnny Coen and Sean Walsh. == Galway's next game is against Offaly on Tuesday, 8th April.  Throw-in at Duggan Park, Ballinasloe is 7.30pm.

HURLING: Galway under-20 manager Fergal Healy with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan after their Leinster championship victory over Laois

HURLING: Galway 1-28 Laois 0-8 (Leinster under-20 championhip match report with Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh)

HURLING: Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh and Johnny Coen look back on Galway's comfortable Leinster under-20 championship victory over Laois

Tonight on 'The Full-Time Whistle' with Darren Kelly Creggs are Connacht Rugby Junior Cup champions; Connacht defeated by Munster in historic United Rugby Championship clash in Castlebar; Galway out of the All-Ireland minor camogie championship, but seniors advance to National League final; Under-20 hurlers begin Leinster campaign with comfortable victory over Laois; Both Galway United teams deliver big victories in their respective Premier Divisions; All this and more. == The #fulltimewhistle is Sponsored by #Getsetgo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier! #gbfmsports

Ross Bolger, the Laois man who went to Idaho State to become a college punter, is now in the NFL's International Player Pathway and is gunning for a place as a kicker in the league. Shane caught up with him recently Our friends at QuinnBet have great odds on Bulgaria v Republic of Ireland, amazing Acca Bonuses, Acca Insurance & many other daily specials. Find out more at QuinnBet.com/promotions or use the LINK provided. Remember its 18+ T&Cs Apply - Always Gamble Responsibly.

Clare's promotion push in Division 3 of the National Football League is going down to the last day. Peter Keane's side produced a brilliant second half to beat Laois by 2-22 to 1-21 with goals in either half from Aaron Griffin and a third of the campaign by Alan Sweeney. Kildare and Offaly meet today in Tullamore where a win for the Lilywhites will see them promoted, while a victory for the home side means a mini league for scoring difference could decide the final standings next weekend. Clare FM's Joe Garry says the Banner faithful need to get behind the team for the potential promotion playoff next weekend.

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize, and FREE, taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we've a bumper preview for Ireland v France in the Six Nations with both Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan. Former Kerry player, and ex-Laois manager Mike Quirke joined us to discuss football's new rules. Plus, football writer Mark Critchley reflected on last night's 1-1 draw between Man United & Real Sociedad in the Europa League. This morning's Bite begins with Quinny's take on tomorrow's game at the Aviva, and then we check in with Mike on football's new era.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize, and FREE, taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we've a bumper preview for Ireland v France in the Six Nations with both Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan. Former Kerry player, and ex-Laois manager Mike Quirke joined us to discuss football's new rules. Plus, football writer Mark Critchley reflected on last night's 1-1 draw between Man United & Real Sociedad in the Europa League. This morning's Bite begins with Quinny's take on tomorrow's game at the Aviva, and then we check in with Mike on football's new era.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

On this week's edition of The Hurling Pod, Paul Murphy, James Skehill, and Will O'Callaghan were joined by former Galway defender and now performance coach Tony Óg Regan.Tony opened up on the pain of being dropped from the panel twice, his anxiety around big games as a player, and working with top teams like Limerick and Ballygunner in recent seasons.The lads also chat about Laois's vital win at Westmemath in Division One B, UL continuing their recent dominance of the Fitzgibbon Cup, and your feedback from last week...