Ploughing, politicians and the Abbeyleix man fundraising for Childhood Cancer Ireland

We missed a week of the Love Laois Podcast last week because of the Ploughing - and that's where we start, chatting about last week's event in Ratheniska.The glorious weather helped make for a wonderful event and LaoisToday were proud to record a live episode at the Briggs Equipment stand for Laois Hire, the official sponsors of Laois GAA.Steven and Alan chat about the occasion, the seemingly improved food offerings, the phenomenon that is the popularity of GAA jerseys - and the large presence of politicians.From eating Green Party apples to questionable Sinn Féin coffee, Fianna Fáil tea and a brief encounter with Taoiseach Simon Harris, there is no doubt they all have a General Election in their minds.We also ponder the struggles of the Hippie Chippie, whose prospective customers may not necessarily be Ploughing clientele.And we chat to Steven Reilly from Abbeyleix, who is fundraising for Childhood Cancer Ireland in the wake of his son Jude's leukemia over the past year.Anyone wishing to donate can do so by clicking here