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The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past seven days

1 – No more Body & Soul at Electric Picnic as company ends 16 years at festival

News broke that Body & Soul would not be returning to Electric Picnic.

2 – Laois driver who had suspended sentence tested positive for cocaine

Two similar incidents occurred during the week.

3 – Some new faces as Laois County Board for 2020 confirmed following Convention

The Laois County Board for 2020 has been confirmed.

4 – Laois Sports Hall fiasco – no application was ever made

Ambitious plans and high hopes for a new modern, purpose-built, state-of-the-art indoor sports facility for Laois have come unstuck.

5 – Laois singer making huge waves on new X Factor: The Band series

She really made her mark!

6 – Laois dentists pick up prestigious honours at Irish Dentist Association Awards

Well done to all!

7 – Laois County Council hit Laois GAA with rates over use of MW Hire O’Moore Park

Laois County Council have hit Laois GAA with a bill of €18,000 in commercial rates.

8 – Disqualified Laois driver on suspended sentence caught speeding tested positive for cocaine

The second incident that occurred.

9 – Courtwood-Emo crowned U-20 football champions following extra time win over Portarlington

Emo picked up the U-20 crown.

10 – Famed Alo Donegan’s store celebrates 90 years in business in Portlaoise

Amazing 90 year’s in business for Alo Donegan’s store.

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