In this interview for ‘That was My Year’, we sat down with Laois hurling captain Ross King.
Ross was recently announced as the Laois Senior hurling captain for a second year running and is hoping that Laois make it to the hollowed grounds of Croke Park this year.
Among Ross’s other hopes for this year are that Galway United do well in the League of Ireland and that a certain Laois teammate invests in a new pair of boxers for 2018.
2017
1. What was your personal highlight of 2017?
Being named Laois captain was a proud moment.
2. Anything you would like to change from 2017?
I would’ve loved to get that big win, the Wexford game in O’Moore Park was one that sticks out
3. Favourite moment of 2017 (apart from own personal activity)
My old strike partner Seani Maguire made his international soccer debut.
4. Worst moment of 2017?
Scariest moment was when Danielle Kavanagh was let out on the road
5. Favourite sportsperson of 2017?
I’d go with Ryan Mullaney
The future
1. What would be the one thing you would like to change in 2018?
Podge Lawlors’ boxers, they are either see through or have holes in them.
2. If you could attend any event in 2018 what would it be?
Dwarf throwing
3. What would you like to achieve in 2018?
Hopefully we get a run out in Croke Park and bring home a bit of silverware as a result of this new championship structure.
4. Who is worth keeping an eye on in 2018?
Brandon McGinley and Dylan Doyle, Aubrey Rafter has great potential too.
5. Teams (apart from your own) you hope to see do well in 2018?
Galway UTD in the league of Ireland as my friend Shane Keegan manages them.
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The LaoisToday 2017 Annual is now on sale in bookshops and newsagents around the county – this is where you can buy it
