1 – No more Body & Soul at Electric Picnic as company ends 16 years at festival
News broke that Body & Soul would not be returning to Electric Picnic.
2 – Laois driver who had suspended sentence tested positive for cocaine
Two similar incidents occurred during the week.
3 – Some new faces as Laois County Board for 2020 confirmed following Convention
The Laois County Board for 2020 has been confirmed.
4 – Laois Sports Hall fiasco – no application was ever made
Ambitious plans and high hopes for a new modern, purpose-built, state-of-the-art indoor sports facility for Laois have come unstuck.
5 – Laois singer making huge waves on new X Factor: The Band series
She really made her mark!
6 – Laois dentists pick up prestigious honours at Irish Dentist Association Awards
Well done to all!
7 – Laois County Council hit Laois GAA with rates over use of MW Hire O’Moore Park
Laois County Council have hit Laois GAA with a bill of €18,000 in commercial rates.
8 – Disqualified Laois driver on suspended sentence caught speeding tested positive for cocaine
The second incident that occurred.
9 – Courtwood-Emo crowned U-20 football champions following extra time win over Portarlington
Emo picked up the U-20 crown.
10 – Famed Alo Donegan’s store celebrates 90 years in business in Portlaoise
Amazing 90 year’s in business for Alo Donegan’s store.
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