Quirke set for Laois hot seat

The number of Kerrymen bidding to return the Leinster SFC to its former glory has risen to three, following confirmation that Mike Quirke is to take charge of Laois.

The All-Ireland-winning Kerry footballer, who is the preferred choice of the three-person selection committee headed up by Laois football chairman Laurence Phelan, will be put forward for ratification at Monday’s meeting of the Laois County Board executive.