In a continuation of the now nightly upward trend, 204 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 1,125 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 1,329.
Sadly, a seventh person...
Due to the sheer volume of notices in relation to the Coronavirus, we can't do an individual story on each one.
So we are compiling a daily bulletin that includes updates from various community groups, clubs and organisations.
The noticeboard will...
Another Coronavirus testing centre is being set up in Laois.
MW Hire O'Moore Park is going to be used as a drive-thru testing facility.
It follows Croke Park and Pair Ui Choimh in Cork who are acting similarly.
The sampling service is...
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced that schools, colleges and public facilities will remain closed until Sunday April 19.
In an address to the nation this afternoon, Taoiseach Varadkar listed three new areas:
One, to curb the spread of the virus, two,...
Amid the wall-to-wall coverage of the Coronavirus outbreak, it would be easy to forget that there is actually a national election ongoing at the moment.
Voting for Seanad Eireann is underway around the country and Mark Wall, a Labour councillor...
Laois TV presenter Claire Byrne has opened up about the 'guilt', 'shock' and 'worry' that she felt following her positive Covid-19 test at the weekend.
The RTE One TV host, speaking from her shed via video link on her own...
A Laois GAA referee has released a song with all proceeds going to the 'Do It For Dan' campaign.
Seamus 'Shay' Mulhare, from The Heath, has released 'Wish You Well' today with all funds going towards baby Dan Donoher who...
In our Women in Sport interview series, this interview with Irish rugby legend Ailson Miller first appeared on LaoisToday a week after her international retirement.
This week saw Irish rugby star Alison Miller hang up her international jersey for the...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Joe Ryan
Abbeyleix Rd, Portlaoise, Laois
Ryan, Joe, Abbeyleix Rd, Portlaoise, 22nd March 2020. Peacefully, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Eillen, and dearly...
This is a particularly tough time in human history where the new coronavirus has many people worried, unsure as to how to act and often undermined by fear.
There can be for some a tendency to behave in a selfish...
Mulhall Meats in Lyster Square in Portlaoise have a job vacancy for a butcher.
Butcher required must have 5 years experience and be fully qualified.
To Apply ...
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Spring is in the air - and Miller's Home and Garden on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise is open for business and adhering to strict health standards in store in line with Covid-19 guidelines.
Hardware stores like Miller's Home and...
In a continuation of the now nightly upward trend, 219 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 906 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 1,125 – with six...
Laois TV presenter Claire Byrne has been diagnosed with Coronavirus.
The 44-year-old Mountrath woman hosts Claire Byrne Live on RTE One.
However, she appeared via video link last week from her shed as she was in self isolation and awaiting the...
A videographer from Meath has filmed himself getting the Covid-19 test in an effort to take the fear and mystery out of the procedure.
Donal Norton from Navan was referred for the test in the grounds of Our Lady's Hospital...
Supermac's has announced that they will shut all their stores in the country by 7pm on Thursday March 26 due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
The Irish fast-food company, which has a branch in Portlaoise, said in the interest of staff...
Laois Gardai have issued advice to the public on how to use their services and on social distancing amid the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak.
Superintendent Anthony Pettit of Portlaoise Garda Station has called on people to follow advice from Public Health...
Following on from the news that McDonalds is to close its doors, two other food chains have done the same.
Costa Coffee and Subway, who both have branches in Portlaoise, will shut their doors from 5pm this evening - Monday...
Last week, 319 new Gardai were sworn in to take the size of the force to the highest that it has ever been.
Following the attestation of 319 new Gardaí (195 from intake 193, and 124 from intake 201) in...
There have been glowing tributes and fond memories recalled following the death of one of Portlaoise town’s most senior citizens.
Joe Ryan from the Abbeyleix Road died at home yesterday, March 22, surrounded by his loving family. He was 90...
The Laois farmer who is chairman of the Irish Grain Growers Group has urged farmers to be particularly careful at this time as they cope with busy demands on their farms amid the Coronavirus outbreak.
Bobby Miller, who farms in...
A second Coronavirus centre is set to open in Laois this week.
On Tuesday of last week, the Department of Health opened one in Emo and now a second facility will come on stream in Portlaoise.
The 'Community Assessment Hub' is...
With the Coronavirus outbreak all mass gatherings have been cancelled - and weddings don't escape.
John Shiel from Raheen and Sinead Whiteley from Newbridge were due to be married this June and with no end to this pandemic in sight...
Laois-Offaly Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley has called on the Government to intervene to outlaw a number of unfair practices appearing during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Deputy Stanley outlined “that a small number of GPs and creches are currently engaged in...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Michael McEvoy
Mountrath rd, Portlaoise, Laois
McEvoy, Michael, Mountrath Road, Portlaoise, March 21 2020. Peacefully, in the loving care of Oakdale Nursing Home, Portarlington. Deeply regretted by his loving...
In January, ahead of the Walsh Cup clash between Laois and Westmeath in Borris-in-Ossory, we looked back on the famous league win that Laois recorded at the venue over Cork in 1983, only a couple of weeks after the...
McDonalds is set to close all outlets in Ireland and the United Kingdom by 7pm on Monday March 23.
The fast food outlet has a chain in Portlaoise beside the Kyle Centre and has taken the decision due to the...
There are now six confirmed cases of the Coronavirus in Laois.
Figures released moments ago show that as of Friday March 20 which examines the first 712 cases of the virus in Ireland, Laois has shown an increase from the...
In a continuation of the worryingly upward trend, 121 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 785 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 906 – with four deaths.
This...
Gardai in Laois are pleading with people to avoid coming to the Slieve Bloom Mountains and other amenities for social gatherings and exercise.
For the second day, high volumes of people have descended on different amenities in the county.
Earlier today,...
