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SOSAD Laois to establish office in Portlaoise, Historian Cormac Moore on 50 years since the GAA removed foreign sports ban and new music from Emer Dunne


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Hello and welcome to episode 16 of the Midweek Podcast with LaoisToday. 

Coming up on the podcast this week: 

SOSAD Laois is a charity that aims to help teenagers who are dealing with Mental Health and Bereavement issues. The charity are currently looking for a new home in Portlaoise and one of the committee members is Portlaoise native Christy Bannon. 

Christy, who is known for speaking publicly about his own mental health battles discusses what the charity does and who they will help. 

Cormac Moore is an Historian with Dublin City Council and a proud Emo man. Cormac has spoke to Steven Miller to discuss 50 years since the controversial GAA ban. 

In their conversation, they touched on many items including what games the GAA forbid its members to play. 

Mountmellick woman Emer Dunne recently released a new single, 'Daisy'. All funds raised from the purchasing of this song are going directly to the Irish Cancer Society. 

The song is available to download from iTunes and Bandcamp now. 

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