As part of a running series, we bring you this week’s ‘Good Week/Bad Week’.
To see who has had a good or bad week, we look at different news stories happening in Laois and involving Laois people. Most importantly, it’s all a bit of fun.
GOOD WEEK FOR…
Joseph Coogan
It was a successful week for Castlecomer auctioneer Joseph Coogan as Laois farm sells for almost €600,000.
Emma Lawlor
Good news for Laois Ladies footballer Emma Lalor as she is the Laois Ladies footballer nominated for WGPA Player of the Month.
Laois U-16 Ladies
Beating Limerick in stunning performance this week, Laois U-16 ladies footballers book All Ireland final place.
Camross Hurlers
Congratulations are in order as Camross crowned Division 1 hurling league champions.
Whelehan’s Newsagent, Portarlington
One Laois shop has the second cheapest 99s in Ireland, and it’s Whelehan’s Newsagent in Portarlington!
BAD WEEK FOR…
Paddling Pool Aficionado’s
Pool parties and plants took a hit this week as Laois set to be hit with hosepipe ban as drought continues
The Slieve Bloom Mountains
Emergency services on the scene tackling huge fire in the Slieve Blooms after a report was made Wednesday afternoon between Kinnity and Cadamstown.
SEE ALSO – UPDATED: Road closures now in place as people urged not to travel to view Slieve Bloom fire
