As part of our now well-established 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…
Jeff Butler
The Laois man completed the notorious Marathon des Sables, a six-day, 140.7 mile ultramarathon, which is approximately the distance of six regular marathons.
Maureen Sinnott
Maureen appeared on Claire Byrne Live where she spoke openly about her experience with Parkinson’s disease.
Oisin Fitzpatrick and Donal Sinnott
Oisin Fitzpatrick from the Spink and Donal Sinnott from Shanahoe were named on the first ever Irish Universities AFL team.
BAD WEEK FOR…
Laois homeowners
It was revealed that Laois people spend over €13 million on home improvements and energy upgrades.
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