Ross Munnelly: Laois feel the Kerry influence

Ross Munnelly at AIB's launch of the GAA All-Ireland SFC. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Given Mike Quirke is the fifth Kerryman Ross Munnelly has had as Laois manager, the veteran forward has a unique insight into what makes them tick.

It all began for the 37-year-old with Mick O’Dwyer at the end of 2002 and since then he has been coached by Liam Kearns, Tomás Ó Flatharta, John Sugrue, and now Quirke.