Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Latest Coronavirus figures
1,571 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 11 from yesterday.
While there has been a total of...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Tuesday, May 19, 2020
16 more Coronavirus deaths and 51 cases
1,561 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 16 from yesterday.
While there has...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Monday, May 18, 2020
Four more Coronavirus deaths and 88 cases as numbers seeking Covid-19 payment drops
1,547 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase...
Emo Court open again and the list of Coillte’s walking trails in Laois –...
Emo Court has been opened again as are Coillte's various forest walks - but only for those living within 5km.
Emo Court have also set...
10 further deaths and 64 new cases as certain businesses prepare to re-open tomorrow
There have been a further 10 deaths from Covid-19 along with 64 new cases of the virus in Ireland.
It brings the total number of...
Covid-19 to hit Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme but Minister Flanagan says project will still...
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan has said that concerns have been raised over the past few weeks regarding the future of the Mountmellick Flood...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Friday, May 15, 2020
16 more Coronavirus deaths
1,518 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 16 from yesterday.
While there has been a total...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Thursday, May 14, 2020
Latest Figures
1,506 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 10 from yesterday.
While there has been a total of 426...
WATCH: Laois school releases uplifting video for their Leaving Certs
2020 is a year that we will never forget - and we have all been impacted by Coronavirus in one way or another.
Leaving Cert...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Wednesday, May 13, 2020
10 more Coronavirus deaths
1,497 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 10 from yesterday.
While there has been a total...
Laois’s next makeup star to feature on BBC’s ‘Glow Up’
Abbeyleix native James MacInerney will feature on the second series of the BBC’s Glow Up.
The series sees ten aspiring make-up artists compete to be...
Kind-hearted Laois teenager collects and donates sanitary products to homeless ladies
A Laois teenager has received high praise after she collected and subsequently donated sanitary products for homeless ladies.
15-year-old Portlaoise native Carly Fagan, via her...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Tuesday, May 12, 2020
24 more Coronavirus deaths
1,488 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 24 from yesterday.
While there has been a total...
Laois people urged to conserve water as treatment plants working to capacity
Irish Water has contacted Laois County Councillors urging people to choose handwashing over powerwashing as domestic water usage increases by an average of 20%...
WATCH: Community comes together to give Laois girl the perfect 21st birthday
This will most certainly brighten up your Monday!
Last week, we learned how a very special Mountrath girl's 21st birthday celebrations had been ruined by...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Friday, May 8, 2020
Latest Coronavirus figures
1,429 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 27 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Thursday, May 7, 2020
29 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,403 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 29 from yesterday.
It is...
Do you have an idea for a Community Education Project? Get in touch with LOETB
Like many services, Covid19 has presented some challenges for the Community Education Service with Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB).
One of the...
In Pictures: Timahoe GAA hold 72 hour ‘Danathon’ in aid of Dan Donoher
The village of Timahoe came together over the weekend to run a massive fundraiser for Dan Donoher.
For 72 hours over the course of the...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Coronavirus update and Laois figures
1,375 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 37 from yesterday.
While there has been a...
Deep sadness in Laois following tragic passing of Declan Doocey
There is deep shock and sadness in Laois following the tragic passing of the well-known Declan Doocey.
Mr Doocey died following an accident in Mountrath...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Tuesday, May 5, 2020
23 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,339 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 23 from yesterday.
While there...
Sadness in Killeen community at passing of Joe Mahon
The death of Joe Mahon from Gurteen, Ballickmoyler, has been greeted with widespread sadness in the Killeen community.
He was heavily involved with Arles-Killeen GAA...
Death occurs of Pat Lillis, former bank manager in Portlaoise
The death has occurred of Pat Lillis, who was manager of ACC bank in Portlaoise for many years.
Mr Lillis, who was originally from Clare,...
Laois TD seeks clarification on tax issues surrounding Covid unemployment payment
Fianna Fáil TD for Laois-Offaly, Seán Fleming, has called on the Minister for Finance to confirm that the €350 Covid-19 pandemic unemployment payment is...
Laois auctioneer is raffling off a vintage David Brown tractor – with four charities...
There have been many good fundraising ventures and great gestures of goodwill - but this effort from Hennessy Auctioneers will take some beating.
Hennessy Auctioneers,...
Laois County Council, An Garda Siochana and the HSE urge people to stay at...
Ahead of the May Bank Holiday weekend, representatives of An Garda Síochána, the HSE and Laois County Council are appealing to everyone in Laois...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Friday, May 1, 2020
EXPLAINED: Government releases detailed roadmap to ‘reopen Ireland’s economy and society’
The government has this evening published a Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business to...
Third drug-related death from Tullamore hostel tragedy as Gardai search premises in Laois and...
A male in his early 20s from Portlaoise has become the third drug-related death from a homeless hostel in Tullamore - with Gardai now...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Thursday, April 30, 2020
Coronavirus update and Laois cases
1,232 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 43 from yesterday.
While there has been a...
