This week was filled with more breaking stories in news, lifestyle and sport.
And we’ve picked out some of the more memorable ones in our list of the week’s top stories.
NEWS
- There was massive relief for families in Vicarstown and Emo when it was confirmed that a 52-seater bus will be provided for school children traveling to schools in Portlaoise.
- Young students returned to school this week, some of whom were starting school for the first time. Our photographer visited Ballyadams NS and St Colman’s NS in Stradbally to capture the occasion.
- It was an historic occasion during the week as Holy Family school gates open to 1,400 students – we got a preview of the new facilities.
- There were many Electric Picnic stories this week as Stradbally prepared to welcome over 50,000 people. The organisers beefed up security this year with armed gardaí on site.
- Farmers were unhappy about the race to the bottom on milk prices. Top IFA officials held a protest in Portlaoise.
SPORTS
- LaoisToday revealed the identity of the next manager of Laois footballers. The reaction was overwhelmingly positive.
- Our team of golden oldies had quite a reaction. Like a fine wine, these players are getting better with age…
- During the week a Knockbeg student achieved an American athletics scholarship.
- Laois underage panels were all set to compete in prestigious hurling tournaments.
- In Pictures: Medals galore for Laois Martial Arts.
WE ARE LAOIS
- Moment in Time – We picked out memorable moments from Electric Picnic 2007.
- Watch: Footage of the Mountmellick basketball star who is set to make Alabama his home.
COLUMNISTS
- There was no escaping Electric Picnic this week. John Whelan wrote brilliantly about the occasion.
- Fit with Brid helps by simplifying the confusing world of carbs and fats
