NEWS
Daniel O’Reilly
The news schedule this week was dominated by distressing events that happened on Easter Monday in Carlow.
We broke the story late on Monday afternoon that a Laois man had been attacked in Carlow and the events continued to spiral from there.
Graiguecullen later released a statement confirming that their player Daniel O’Reilly was the victim.
The Gardai moved swiftly though and two people were arrested by Wednesday, charged and then appeared before court where they were granted bail.
And the story ended for now on a positive note as the O’Reilly family confirmed that Danny was doing well.
April Fools’
We had two great April Fools’ stories which certainly caught a good few of you out.
First, we told you that Camross and Castletown had buried the hatchet and decided to join up!
And then, we told you that Ed Sheeran was coming to play a gig in Wolfhill.
Jerry Lodge
Wednesday morning brought the sad news of the passing of the longest serving Councillor in Laois.
Jerry Lodge passed away after a short illness and tributes poured in as a result.
Poem
Here at LaoisToday, we are all about culture and Helen Byrne really hit the spot with her tribute to Portlaoise.
SPORT
Laois U-20 Football panel announced
We all love to see who makes a panel, and the U-20 announcement generated a lot of discussion.
Laois GAA Draw
Similarly, we like to hear news of people winning money. And we also like to see if we managed to win some ourselves.
Portlaoise Trilogy Triathlon
The club’s showpiece event took place on Sunday and we were there in full force to cover all the action.
WE ARE LAOIS
Young Rosenallis woman is very impressive
Lauren Heffernan was the latest student to take part in our very popular series.
Remember The Game
A Jim Gavin managed Dublin team once came to play a match in O’Moore Park and were not favourites.
COLUMNISTS
Fr Paddy: ‘We all respond to warmth and welcome’
Another thought provoking piece from the popular priest.
A tribute to Jerry Lodge
John Whelan penned a brilliant piece.
