UnLaoised

Garvan and Clancy? Much like the Laois footballers, you mightn’t have heard much about them before this summer odyssey. But that’s all changed. Mark Gallagher reports.

PAURIC CLANCY is used to getting recognised. When you stand a tad over six five and have his sort of fiery hair, it is easy to be conspicuous. Even if he hadn't been the propelling force behind so much of what is good about Laois this summer, you'd notice if Clancy walked into a room. Around Laois these days, his presence is duly noted wherever he goes.

"It's gas. You are a hero this week and if you don't perform next week, you can be the villain," he grins at how thin the line between admiration and admonishment sits. "We will keep at it anyway and see what happens."