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The Week that Was: The top 10 stories of the past seven days

1 – Laois hit by overnight crime spree as host of businesses, schools and homes hit

On Thursday we reported on a spate of break ins around the county

225 signs it’s time to start thinking of retiring from your GAA career

We dug out one of our old classics on a slow Bank Holiday Monday – and the Facebook tagging went to an extreme level!

3 – Laois family at the centre of High Court Swine Flu test case

In a very serious case, one that will have huge knock-on effects, we reported on an ongoing case in the High Court

4 – WATCH: Laois teenager stars in stunning Irish rendition of Shallow

Colaiste Lurgan have produced the magic again. This is just brilliant.

5 Laois Euro Millions players urged to check tickets as a lucky winner scoops €400,000 prize

That would be sweet!

6 – Property Watch: The five most expensive properties currently for sale in Laois

We looked up the most expensive houses in Laois – and it makes for very interesting viewing.

7 – Kind-hearted Laois person hands in wallet to Portlaoise Garda Station

Fair play to the individual concerned here.

8 – In Pictures: Four teachers celebrated for remarkable service and dedication to Laois school

Mountrath Community School recently lost a number of popular staff members.

9 – London glory for Laois hurler and after extra extra time

Slieve Bloom’s Ben Conroy is playing his club hurling across the water now – and he enjoyed a county final win last weekend.

10 – With the 2019 club season over, we rank Laois’s top 30 football teams

The Town are undoubtedly Number 1 – but where does everyone else rank in our end-of-season listings?