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…
Michael Turley
The former Laois footballer played in Irish Open Pro-Am alongside Lee Westwood
Eimear Devoy
The Laois girl was to the fore as her Midlands side claimed the Gaynor Trophy
Courtwood GAA
A newly-promoted Courtwood will play in the ACFL Division 1A in 2020
Gemma Bowell
Abbeyleix mam Gemma Bowell is going to shave her head in order to raise funds for the Night Nursing Service of the Irish Cancer Society in memory of her beloved son John
Abbeyleix and Rathdowney Cul Camp
There was wild excitement in Abbeyleix as the Cul Camp season continued with some very special guests – including the Joe McDonagh Cup
Laois U20 footballers
Laois are through to the Leinster semi finals after they saw off Westmeath following extra time in Mullingar
BAD WEEK FOR…
Emo
The Laois village mourned the loss of former primary school principal Joseph O’Callaghan
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