Tag: Liam O’Neill
Former GAA president and teacher pays heartfelt tribute as late Adam...
Former GAA President Liam O'Neill paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Adam Kirwan who was laid to rest on Sunday.
Mr O'Neill was principal...
LaoisToday Podcast: Liam O’Neill on his early years, his breakthrough in...
This episode was originally broadcast on January 15, 2021.
Another guest on the LaoisToday Podcast in 2021 was former GAA President Liam O’Neill from Trumera.
In...
90 different countries, 50 languages, 22 religions – Portlaoise strive to...
There are people living in Laois from over 90 different countries, speaking 50 different languages and practising 22 different religions.
Over 10,000 people in Laois...
Extra Dublin teams at underage level could be a way to...
Former GAA president Liam O'Neill says he would like Dublin GAA to field four teams at underage level in line with the current council...
‘It’s not justifiable that the girls don’t have the same opportunities...
Former GAA president Liam O'Neill says that it's "ludicrous" that the GAA, ladies football and camogie associations aren't part of the same organisation and...
LaoisToday Podcast: Liam O’Neill on his time as GAA president, the...
Part 2 of the LaoisToday Podcast interview with former GAA president Liam O’Neill.
In today’s episode, he reflects on his three years as GAA president...
Selling rights to Sky Sports ‘the best decision in the three...
In 2014, the GAA made a decision to sell some of their broadcasting rights to Sky Sports, in a ground-breaking deal that saw games...
‘I thought I could do something for Laois … it didn’t...
The euphoria of being successful in an election provides the triumphant snapshots - but for losing candidates, it's harder to think of a tougher...
From the bleak late 1990s to the boom of the 2000s...
In the late 1990s, Laois GAA was not in a good place. The county teams weren't faring well, O'Moore Park was ageing badly, there...
LaoisToday Podcast: Liam O’Neill on his early years, his breakthrough in...
This week's guest on the LaoisToday Podcast is former GAA President Liam O'Neill from Trumera.
In a wide-ranging conversation with presenter Steven Miller, he recalls...
Former GAA president O’Neill calls for games to be cancelled
Former GAA president Liam O'Neill has called for inter-county games to be cancelled in light of the Covid-19 situation.
The Trumera native made the call...
New candidates Bergin and Clooney in the mix in Borris-Mountmellick as...
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Two new first-time candidates have put the cat among the pigeons in the Borris-Mountmellick Municipal...
Ground hurling, the GAA vote and the Rosenallis factor all in...
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One of the puzzling anomalies of Laois-Offaly politics is how villages like Ballacolla and Bracknagh...
New candidates welcomed into the fold as Fianna Fail target gains...
A high-profile battle, three new candidates welcomed into the fold, TDs from two different constituencies, a selection of their stalwarts from the past, news...
Fianna Fail complete their team for 2019 Local Elections
The Fianna Fail team for the 2019 Local Elections in Laois is now complete following their selection convention for the Borris-in-Ossory/Mountmellick and Graiguecullen-Portarlington Municipal...
Well-known Laois duo set for battle at Fianna Fail Local Election...
Two well-known Laois GAA faces are set to go head-to-head in the upcoming Fianna Fail Selection Convention for the Borris-In-Ossory/Mountmellick area.
Former GAA President, Liam...
Former GAA president among candidates for Fianna Fail Local Election Convention...
The former President of the GAA has put his name in the hat to be selected by Fianna Fail to run as a Local...
Laois man O’Neill will not be next Irish President
Former GAA president Liam O’Neill has ruled out challenging Michael D Higgins and entering the presidential race which will be decided by an election...
‘I am definitely going to give it serious consideration’ – Liam...
Former GAA president and Laois man Liam O’Neill says that he has major considersations to think of before officially announcing his intentions in relation...
Laois man to consider running for the Aras
Former GAA president Liam O'Neill has said he is considering challenging Michael D Higgins and entering the presidential race which will be decided by...
End of an era in two Laois schools as well-known principals...
Two Laois schools are on the look out for new principals this week after a husband and wife duo decided to retire simultaneously.
Liam O'Neill,...
Laois Association Dublin in drive for new members
The Laois Association Dublin is looking for new members to help them continue the proud tradition which dates back to 1949.
In keeping with its...