There was one news story dominating headlines this week – and you only need look out your window to see what it is.
But there was other news happening behind the snow caps – including one Laois student earning a very prestigious achievement. Here are our picks for the Top Stories of the Week.
NEWS
Snow news for Schools
Schools in Laois may not be able to reopen on Monday
Laois’s Alps
WATCH: These Laois men took a skiing trip in the Cullenagh mountains
MORE snow warnings
There are warnings of further snow in Laois
Brains to burn
A Laois Leaving Cert student has had a research paper published in a medical journal
SPORT
Laois boxer failed drugs test
A Laois boxer has been banned for 4 years following a failed drugs test
Laois football fixtures dilemma
Laois footballers face fixture dilemma following Antrim postponement
Leinster soccer semi final
Portlaoise CBS are gearing up for Leinster soccer semi final
WE ARE LAOIS
Laois 4 Sam
Two Laois supporters have gone viral after leaving a special message in the O’Moore Park snow
Talking Music
The Electrix talk adrenaline, drummers and Electric Picnic
The Laois jersey throughout the years
Laois jersey through the years: 1985-1990 – iconic for its simplicity
COLUMNISTS
State of play for Laois hurling
Jack Nolan gave his invaluable two cents on current affairs in Laois hurling
Father Paddy
Father Paddy spoke about Lent being a time to let go
SEE ALSO – In Pictures: Amazing photos from Day 3 of the snowstorm
