"The game-changer, centred around going forward" - Brennan on Laois exit January 26, 2021 Former Laois manager Eddie Brennan Former Laois hurling manager Eddie Brennan has spoken on his reasons for departing the O’Moore County. Brennan stepped down from his role after two years in charge of the team, leading them to Joe McDonagh Cup glory in 2019 as well as a preliminary quarter-final victory against Dublin. 2020 saw their championship outings end in defeat to Clare and Dublin, respectively, and his departure a month later was assumed to be over an inadvertent publication of critical remarks made on the GAA Hour podcast.