This week was jam-packed and full of excitement. We had predictions of both snow and county final winners. Below, we have the top 10 most read articles over the past seven days.
1. Double blow for Laois hurlers as two forwards set to depart panel for 2020
Two huge losses for the senior hurling team as both Cha Dwyer and Ben Conroy are ruled out for the 2020 season.
2. Outrage in Laois as GAA confirm disbandment of Joe McDonagh All-Star Awards
A lot of Laois hurling fans are left frustrated at the conclusion that there will not be any recognition given to the inter-county teams in the Tier 2 hurling championship.
3. Local weather forecaster predicts SNOW for Laois this week
Snow was expected to fall as early as October this year, with the last October snowfall recorded in Ireland was 2009.
4. Blow for Laois footballers as key player heads Down Under
Another Laois senior player heads off on his travels before the 2020 season, except this time it’s a footballer. Attride will take a year out from teaching to visit Australia.
5. The overwhelmingly positive Twitter reaction as two Laois families star on RTÉ TV Show
Melita and Jamie Lee both spent a week with families from Clonaslee and there were many heart-warming responses on Twitter to their change in attitude.
6. Three staff injured in Midlands Prison as assault numbers continue to rise
Three members of staff were assaulted in Midlands Prison, two of which were admitted to hospital. The number of attacks on staff is continuing to rise each year.
7. In Pictures: Glory days as Rathdowney-Errill claim sixth Laois senior hurling team
After a controversial loss to Camross last year, Rathdowney-Errill won their sixth senior hurling championship since 2006.
8. Sadness in Killenard and Portarlington areas following death of Mick Terrett
After the tragic passing of Mick Terrett, many are left mourning the O’Dempsey’s GAA club man who was a crucial part of their senior championship win in 1963.
9. In Pictures: Legendary Laois teacher retires after 34 years of service
Martina Mulhall’s continuous efforts over 34 years in Scoil Mhuire Fatima, Timahoe did not go unrecognised, and instead, were celebrated with a mass led by Fr Gerard Breen.
10. 15 years and growing – Frankie’s Hairdressing goes from strength to strength
Frankie Horan’s ‘Frankie’s Hairdressing’ recently celebrated 15 years in business and continuous to grow more and more successful with each year that passes.
