The ban, a new hurling chairman and Shanahoe Ladies feature

<p>We’re back with the latest instalment of the LaoisToday Talking Sport Podcast.</p> <p>Host Alan Hartnett is joined by Steven Miller where they look back at all the sports news from the last week.</p> <p>The pair begin with Laois GAA’s decision to move their County Committee meetings 'in camera'.</p> <p>The decision ends a long-standing arrangement going back generations where the media were welcome to attend and report on what was discussed and the decisions made.</p> <p>The full County Board meetings are attended by delegates from all the clubs in the county with the first meeting of 2021 set to take place virtually this evening.</p> <p>The lads also discuss the appointment of Camross' Mattie Collier as the new hurling board chairman. </p> <p>He succeeds county board vice-chairman Tom Clear who has been in the role for the last few years. </p> <p>While this week's interview involves three stalwarts of Shanahoe Ladies. </p> <p>Mikey Hyland, Mary Griffin (Kirwan) and Eimear Barry join us to discuss Mikey's recent award. </p> <p>For a lifetime of contributions, Mikey was awarded the Lulu Carroll award by the Ladies Football Association. </p> <p>The trio chat about that, Mary recalls the 2001 All-Ireland win while Eimear discusses how she has come to the inter-county set up later in life.</p>