We’re back with our Tweets of the Week again this week!
Laois Twitter is just the gift that keeps on giving.
Check out our selection below:
No better feeling
The things you would do to be back in croke park chanting “Laois Laois...
1 - Portaoise Hospital ICU nurse calls on people to start wearing masks in public
An ICU nurse working in Portlaoise Hospital has called on members of the public to start wearing homemade masks when they are outside in a...
The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting almost every aspect of our lives at the moment.
Bar those working in essential services, the rest of the population is off work and instructed to stay in their homes for the majority of the...
2020 is a year that will stay in my mind for the rest of my life if I survive this evil plague. Covid-19 is destroying our lovely country and the world.
The silence on St Patrick's day 2020 was eerie...
Since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic across the world we have been hearing stories of Laois people scattered across the world.
Today we chat to Simon Miller, the Vicarstown native who has been living in the USA for the...
The feature of this week's Sporting Memories interview is former Laois football goalkeeper Fergal Byron from Courtwood.
Byron, who is now a member of Laois County Board, made his Laois U-21 debut when he was only 16 and later went...
Even with the never-ending sagas of controversies that follow the main GAA events today, the saga that surrounded the unforgettable two-game drama between Laois and Carlow in 1995 still takes quite a bit of beating.
It's 23 years ago...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Judy Wall (née Campion)
Mountmellick, Laois/Mountrath, Laois
Judy Wall (née Campion) Derryguile, Mountmellick and formerly Clonard, Mountrath, died April 11th, peacefully, in the wonderful care of the staff at...
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley and Spokesperson on Rural Development has said turf cutting has been given a special exemption during the Coronavirus pandemic.
The Laois TD says that the practice will now be permitted for domestic use.
He said: “The...
A total of 839 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 8,089 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 8,928.
An additional 553 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by...
Offaly 3-20 Laois 6-10
1981 Leinster SHC semi-final
Imagine scoring 6-10 in a Leinster championship semi-final and not winning.
Imagine being a point up with a minute of normal time remaining.
Imagine having a chance to go ahead again after Offaly's Pat Carroll...
The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting almost every aspect of our lives at the moment.
Bar those working in essential services, the rest of the population is off work and instructed to stay in their homes for the majority of the...
We are all experiencing some massive changes in our lives with the current pandemic situation.
Many people are putting their lives on the line and sacrificing so much, especially time and physical affection with their families. We owe our frontline...
The death has occurred of Joe Conroy from Rosenallis, a man who made a lifetime contribution to the local GAA club and community.
Fondly known as 'The Barber', he was a painter by trade. He was an ever-present at Rosenallis...
This is a simple but an absolutely brilliant fundraising idea for little Dan Donoher - which has already raised almost €5,000.
Courtwood man Brian Hogan, using his own Instagram and Snapchat channels, has come up with a fundraiser for 'Do...
Meet Rebecca Fitzell! Rebecca has lived in Spain the past ten years and the Portlaoise native is the subject of our latest installment of our Laois Abroad series.
We asked Rebecca about her experience in Spain, how she made the...
On Ash Wednesday we were reminded of our frailty, when we received ash on our foreheads.
And we were advised by Jesus in the Gospel not to parade our faith in public but rather “when you pray go to your...
Below are the recent deaths in Laois.
Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.
Thomas Fitzsimons,
Newtown Cross, Crettyard, Laois / Carlow
At Saint Luke's Hospital, Kilkenny. Thomas will be sadly missed by his loving wife Michelle, sisters Mary and Catherine, brothers Alan...
BREAKING: 480 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 25 more deaths
A total of 480 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 6,674 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total...
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Laois from the latest Department of Health figures is 49.
These figures come from April 8 and are the latest available – an increase of 12 of the previous day.
This is still...
A total of 480 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 6,674 cases from yesterday and takes the overall total to 7,054.
However, when the number of cases that were tested in...
Almost 3,000 people, a larger crowd than anticipated, attended the annual Durrow Vintage Display and there was up to 1,800 exhibitors.
People began arriving early that morning from all over Ireland.
There was over 1,000 vintage cars on display including a...
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced an extension of existing of measures this evening in a bid to curb the spread of Coronavirus.
Back on March 27, the government issued a 'stay at home' order that was to be in place...
The Leaving Cert exams set to take place in June have been postponed.
They are now rescheduled for late July or early August.
While the Junior Cert exams have been cancelled altogether.
Instead of exams, those due to sit the Junior Cert...
The good news for little Dan Donoher continues to come today as we have news of another massively successive fundraiser.
Earlier this week, we brought you the story of how a former Laois footballer and his seven-year-old son were set...
The Coronavirus pandemic is affecting almost every aspect of our lives at the moment.
Bar those working in essential services, the rest of the population is off work and instructed to stay in their homes for the majority of the...
Republic of Ireland soccer international captain Seamus Coleman is well known for his generosity.
In the past, the Everton full back has been known to make huge donations to a range of different causes.
And now the defender has struck again...
Three Laois soccer clubs have come together to launch a fundraiser for the staff and frontline workers at Portlaoise and St Fintan's Hospitals during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Portlaoise AFC, Towerhill Rovers and Stradbally Town announced details of their fundraiser on...
This course is designed to enhance student's awareness and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse.
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The sad death has occurred of Timahoe native Jim McDonald, who passed away suddenly on Thursday morning.
Late of Newtown, Ballyroan and Straffan in Kildare, Jim was originally from Cremorgan in Timahoe.
Beloved and proud father of Andrew and Stephen and...
