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Our pick of the top stories of the week

NEWS

Laois votes Yes

The people of Laois overwhelmingly voted Yes to Repeal of the Eight Amendment on Saturday

Road crashes in Laois

The M7 in Laois was closed for hours following a crash in The Heath on Thursday while there was also a crash on the Laois/Kilkenny border on Friday

Lockdown in Portlaoise Prison 

A wing of Portlaoise Prison remained on lockdown after concerns for the safety of the staff last weekend.

SPORT

Laois footballers make it to Leinster semi-final

Paul Kingston landed three goals as Laois footballers booked their Leinster semi-final place

Laois U21 hurlers out of championship

The Laois U21 hurlers were knocked out in the first round of the championship by dominant Dublin charges

Laois representing Europe

This Laois athletics club are set to represent Ireland in European championships this weekend

WE ARE LAOIS

LaoisToday finalist in prestigious award

LaoisToday’s Snapchat account has been named as finalist for prestigious national award

Laois Abroad

We spoke to the Laois nurse living in rural Australia for the past 24 years

A look back

As Laois took on Westmeath this weekend, we took a look back at the archives to the last time the sides met in that unforgettable 2004 Leinster final

COLUMNISTS

We need proper sports facilities in schools

Wired with Whelan urges people to press politicans on sports facilities for children in this week’s column

Father Paddy and the Royal Wedding

Father Paddy’s column this week was on Bishop Curry’s royal wedding sermon emphasising the power of love

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