Our top stories of the week this week cover a broad range of topics, from Portlaoise hospital to VAT increases affecting Laois businesses to a Laois artist getting recognition on RTÉ’s Other Voices.
So sit back, relax and have a read of our Top Stories of the week.
NEWS
Portlaoise hospital spent €10.8 million on agency staff in 2018
Portlaoise hospital is the second biggest spender in the country on agency staff
VAT increases hitting businesses hard
A Laois business has spoken out on VAT increases on food supplements
Laois businessman pioneers the next big thing
A Laois businessman could be pioneering the next big thing with his innovative ‘Butterfly Cup’
Fire at beloved Abbeyleix business
Owner of Quinn’s Tea Rooms Marie Quinn says it will remain closed for ‘the forseeable future’ after extensive fire
‘Field of Dreams’ one step closer
Down Syndrome Ireland Laois branch’s ‘Field of Dreams’ is one step closer to becoming a reality
Laois woman wins €36,000 on Winning Streak
Congratulations to Jane!
SPORT
Laois duo take the reigns at Kilkenny hurling club
Ballinakill’s Seamus Dwyer and Portlaoise’s Seamus ‘Cheddar’ Plunkett will take charge of the James Stephens senior team this year
Portlaoise boxer national final
Mid-term reports for footballers and hurlers
We complied mid-term reports for both the Laois senior football team and hurling team during the week
Laois Camogie announce new captain for 2019
O’Moore’s defender Alison McEvoy will lead the side this season
Freshers Harding Cup glory for Portlaoise AFC duo
Portlaoise AFC duo Sean McCormack and Ronan Corr are celebrating Harding Cup glory with their University of Limerick Freshers side
WE ARE LAOIS
Laois man to feature on renowned RTÉ programme
Portlaoise man Kean Kavanagh is likely to appear alongside Kojaque in RTÉ’s Other Voices.
Moment in Time
We brought it back to 2011 where the late Bobby Kent was honoured at an Alzheimer’s event
Tweets of the Week
Tinder problems, dogs with jobs and TV channels – it’s our Tweets of the Week
COLUMNISTS
Fr Paddy: The Weight of the Glass
Father Paddy spoke about the art of letting go in this week’s column
John Whelan
Whelan spoke about how Tom Treacy’s tireless efforts to put Laois on the map have been recognised with a Civic Reception
SEE ALSO – Laois venue nominated for prestigious Hot Press live music Venue of the Year award
