Laois GAA Podcast

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🎙� NEW PODCAST – LAOIS GAMES AND GAELS EPISODE 12

A new episode of the Laois Games and Gaels Podcast is now live and it's a really interesting one for anyone involved in Gaelic games in the county.

Shane Keegan and Dean Malone take a deep dive into what has been happening across Laois GAA in recent weeks, from the Laois Gaels matchday experience for young players, to the ongoing work being done with coach education, development squads and club support across the county.

One of the big themes discussed is the challenge facing every GAA club today – how do we win the battle for young players' attention in a world full of screens, other sports and competing distractions? The episode explores the initiatives being put in place to help keep young players engaged and involved in Gaelic games.

There are also important updates for clubs and supporters on young whistlers, nursery coaching, Easter camps, Go Games planning, county underage squads and post-primary schools activity.

If you are involved in a club, coach a team, have kids playing, or simply want to stay up to date with what is happening across Laois GAA, this episode is well worth a listen.

🎧 Listen to Episode 12 here:
https://laoisgaa.ie/laois-games-gaels-podcast/

Give it a listen and feel free to share with anyone involved in Gaelic games across the county.

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🎙� Episode 13 of the Laois Games and Gaels Podcast is one every Laois supporter should hear.

There is honest and open discussion on the minor football campaign after Tuesday night's disappointment, real reflection on where Laois underage football stands right now, and serious conversation around what more can be done to strengthen the pathway for future county teams.

The lads also dig into:
🏐 The under-20 footballers' must-win clash with Meath and their push to keep the championship alive
🔥 The strong progress of the under-19 football squad and why that grade is proving so important
🟢 The minor hurlers stepping up to Tier 1 to face Galway
⚔️ The under-20 hurlers' battle to reach a Leinster quarter-final
🏆 Féile hurling review after Portlaoise's dramatic title win and a preview of football Féile next weekend
⭐ Full academy fixture rundown as Laois development squads face a massive weekend of action
🌞 Setanta, O'Moore Óg, Go Games and summer programme launches that will shape the months ahead

A lot of big questions are raised, and plenty of talking points for supporters to debate.

Listen now and have your say: https://laoisgaa.ie/laois-games-gaels-podcast/

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Laois GAA continues to make serious strides at underage and schools level and Episode 14 of the Laois Games & Gaels Podcast gives a brilliant insight into the work happening right across the county.

A few standout takeaways:

🏆 Heywood CS crowned Leinster B Second Year Hurling champions after defeating Johnstown 1-14 to 2-9

📈 Nearly 700 children signed up across the Setanta and O'Moore Óg programmes this summer

👏 Huge volunteer coaching support from clubs all across Laois helping drive standards forward

🔥 Strong academy performances against counties like Tipperary, Mayo, Galway and Offaly

🏟 Féile 2026 preparations ramping up with Laois hosting on June 20th

🟢 Growing integration between schools, clubs and county development structures

There's still plenty of work ahead, but there are very clear green shoots appearing across coaching, participation and player development in Laois.

Worth a listen for anybody interested in where underage GAA in the county is heading.

🎙 Podcast:
https://laoisgaa.ie/laois-games-gaels-podcast/

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Fair play lads. Bit of a problem with your audio on this one. Very low.