A weekly news podcast brought to you by the team behind LaoisToday
The LoveLaois Podcast
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A weekly news podcast brought to you by the team behind LaoisToday
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Recent Episodes
June 20, 2026
Rows in the chamber | Alan's confession | zoning challenges
<p>Steven and Alan are back with a LoveLaois Podcast and they've plenty to talk about. </p><p>- Zoning for up to 8,000 more homes in Laois and the challenges that brings<br>- Predictable council chamber rows<br>- Steven the imaginary chairman<br>- Alan and his doubled-barrelled bias<br>- Alan's first confession in 20 years<br>- Abortion debate<br>- British by-election<br></p>
June 16, 2026
Le Skinny Chef - the French man behind the award-winning brand representing Laois at the National Enterprise final
<p>When Aymar Gourdet arrives at the LaoisToday offices a couple of minutes ahead of his scheduled podcast interview, it doesn't take long to learn that this is a man that absolutely loves what he's doing. <br>His enthusiasm and energy is palpable and he bounds up the stairs. He's the French man behind the award-winning Le Skinny Chef range of pestos, chutneys, soups and sauces and this week he represents Laois at the National Enterprise Awards in the Mansion House in Dublin. <br>He runs his operation out of a unit in Clonminam, tasting everything he produces and delivering most of it to supermarkets around the country. His product can be found in almost 80 SuperValu stores around the country and also Dunne's Stores and Aldi. <br>Thirty three years after first coming to Ireland as a 17-year-old to work as a chef, the French accent is still strong, intensely proud of his roots though he has lived and worked all his adult life in Ireland. <br>He grew up in a family guest house in Normandy, moved to Paris to train as a chef and then to Dublin to work before he was even 18. He has lived in Ireland ever since. <br>Initially he worked in restaurants in Dublin, learned English during his split shifts and opened his own restaurant in Kildare Town when he was 26 which he ran for 16 years, through boom and bust. <br>But he craved a new challenge and his experience in the restaurant showed him there was a market for his own range of sauces, which he founded in 2016. <br>In this latest episode of the LoveLaois Business Podcast he talks about his journey, the story behind his nick name, his hopes for the future and the supports he has received from the Laois Local Enterprise Office. </p>
June 15, 2026
From Latvia to Laois - The story behind one of Portlaoise's most-loved flower shops
<p>Kristine Golubovska, owner of Floral Essence in Portlaoise, sits down with Samanta Danne on the LoveLaois podcast to talk about her life in floristry and the realities of running a successful small business for the past 14 years.</p><p>Floral Essence first opened its doors in 2012, just before Valentine’s Day. </p><p>Since then, it has grown into a much‑loved local flower shop, especially known for its wedding work.</p><p>The business was a finalist in the Kay’s Flower School Awards 2025 for the category of Retail Florist of the Year, and is now also a fully registered company.</p><p>In this episode, Samanta speaks with Kristine about her background — including her move from Latvia to Ireland at the age of 19, originally planning to stay for just a year — and how those early experiences eventually led her to establishing a floristry business in Laois. </p><p>Known for her signature colourful bouquets, Kristine talks about what first drew her to floristry, her creative process, and her training.</p><p>Later in the conversation, she also shares the sources of inspiration that guide her work, giving listeners a deeper insight into her craft.</p><p>The discussion explores the challenges of building a business from scratch, the day‑to‑day reality behind the counter, and the important role the local community has played in helping Floral Essence grow.</p><p>From wedding bouquets to moments of loss, florists witness it all. Kristine reflects on how florists often do far more than arrange flowers. </p><p>She also offers thoughtful advice for anyone thinking about starting a business.</p>
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