As ever, it was another busy week in LaoisToday and once again we have really enjoyed bringing you all the important news stories.
From serious news, to local sport or something that sparks a conversation or debate, we like to think we can offer something to interest everyone.
There were so many stories over the past week, but here is just a selection of the items featured on our website in the past week.
News
- It was confirmed that President Michael D Higgins is to visit Abbeyleix soon. His visit on May 25 to see first hand the work that has been done their is well-deserved recognition for the local community.
- There was much sadness at the news that Mrs Peg Fleming had passed away. Her family, including TD Sean, have deep Fianna Fáil connections.
- Earlier in the week, Mountmellick girl Maeve Dunne was confirmed as the new Laois Rose. The live blog from LaoisToday on the event proved very popular.
Sport
- The painful loss by the Laois U21 footballers in an All-Ireland final was 10 years ago. Judging by the reaction to the piece, it’s a defeat that just won’t go away.
- Top Laois GAA officials were remaining tight-lipped on reports that coaches had been axed to cut costs. Coaches for both hurling and football were reportedly dispensed with.
- There was recognition for a former Portlaoise underage rugby star. The young Laois man has been making quite a name for himself and was crowned Connacht U19 player of the year.
We are Laois
- There was a huge turnout for the Ned Buggy Memorial Run. LaoisToday was there to capture the event.
- It’s fair to say that there was Rose fever in the county over the bank holiday weekend. The local Roses had great support from family and friends as our photographs show.
Columnists
- Mark Doheny always provokes a response with his quirky but on-the-money observations. This week he gives us the 20 reasons you know it’s sunny in Laois.
- And Mark Doheny’s other piece on the lessons you learn in Laois club football got a mighty response too
- With wedding season in full swing our ‘Two Broke Divas’ have expert tips to help you find that perfect outfit.
- Introducing our new motoring columnist, Bob Flavin. He had fun testing out a Tesla car, which you can now charge at superchargers in Ballacolla.
