As part of a running series, we bring you this week’s ‘Good Week/Bad Week’ – a little bit later than usual owing to the Bank Holiday.
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…
Cassandra Phelan and Diane Seale
Two Laois women nominated for Macra award, best of luck to them both!
Mikey Doran
Young Laois rugby player making strides with top Limerick club, a great week for Mikey.
Oisin Hanlon
Laois resident lands opportunity of a lifetime for international company, Oisin is one of only seven successful candidates.
Laois Soccer Clubs
Host of Laois soccer clubs represented on Midlands League squads, players from Portlaoise, Rosenallis, St Aengus, Mountmellick, Emo Celtic and T&S United have been chosen.
Portarlington After Schools Project
Portarlington community group awarded grant from supermarket, the latest charity to benefit from Aldi’s 2018 Community Grants programme.
Music Generation Laois
Laois musicians perform for royalty as they light up the stage in Monaco, an astonishing achievement for Music Generation Laois.
Mary Keating
Final Laois GAA award winner confirmed ahead of ceremony, fair play Mary!
BAD WEEK FOR…
Laois schools
Four Laois schools to be ‘examined’ as structural issues emerge at Dublin school, a nightmare for students, teachers and parents.
Anthony Stapleton
Camross suspension lifted as referee banned for county final incident, Stapleton has been given a four-week suspension.
SEE ALSO – Funding announced to repair regional and local roads in Laois
