Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Cases of Coronavirus go above 20,000
1,190 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 31 from yesterday.
While there has been...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Tuesday, April 28, 2020
A further 59 deaths
1,159 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 59 from yesterday.
While there has been a...
Laois Coronavirus Clinical Assessment Hub is operational this week
The Laois Coronavirus Clinical Assessment Hub is open for patients this week.
Back at the end of March, we brought you the news that a...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Monday, April 27, 2020
BREAKING: 18 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
1,102, people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 18 from yesterday.
While...
Sadness in Courtwood and Rath areas at passing of Billy Flynn
There was sadness in the Courtwood, Rath and Fisherstown areas last week with the death of Billy Flynn.
Billy was the eldest of 11 of...
In Pictures: Hundreds get out and about for Do it for Dan fundraisers around...
Another weekend, another massive county-wide effort for the Do it for Dan fundraiser.
Though the organisers have announced that they have now reached their target...
Portlaoise housing estate gather for garden community bingo
Local communities around the country are coming up with all sorts of inventive ways to keep themselves entertained while adhering to the Government restrictions...
Do it for Dan: The Mountrath Marathon, Ballinakill relay, hair do for Sean and...
The Mountrath Marathon
Mountrath GAA are doing 400km for their Do it for Dan fundraiser this Sunday - with one hardcore man more than doing...
LaoisToday set to feature Saturday night Facebook Live music sessions
All across the world people are seeking ways to keep themselves entertained as the restrictions continue in an attempt to limit the spread of...
Local hairdresser donates €4,000 worth of product to frontline workers in Portlaoise hospital
The goodness of people continues to come to the fore as the country continues to battle with the Coronavirus pandemic.
Hairdressers are among the many...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Friday, April 24, 2020
Deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland go above 1,000
829 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 37 from yesterday.
However,...
Laois Domestic Abuse Service calling for more local spaces
Marna Carroll, Manager of Laois Domestic Abuse Service, is calling on the new government to prioritise the development of a domestic violence refuge for...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Monday, April 20, 2020
77 more deaths; 401 new cases
687 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 77 from yesterday.
While there has been...
‘Stretched to the limit’ – local Nursing Home pleads for HSE help
The General Manager of Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington is making an appeal to former Health Care Workers, Nurses or any Allied Health Care...
Electric Picnic and Ploughing in doubt as Simon Harris addresses questions about mass gatherings
Minister for Health Simon Harris has said it is unlikely we will have mass gatherings any time soon, when responding to a question as...
16-year-old Laois native to sky dive for Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland
A 16-year-old Laois man has launched a fundraiser on behalf of Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland.
Thomas Weight, who just turned 16 on April 2, will...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Saturday, April 18, 2020
778 new cases; 44 more deaths
A total of 778 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the...
How the number of Coronavirus cases in Laois compares to other counties relative to...
As of Wednesday last, April 15, there were 139 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Laois, according to the HSE figures that are released daily.
The...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Friday, April 17, 2020
Six more confirmed cases in Laois
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Laois from the latest Department of Health figures is 139.
These figures...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Thursday, April 16, 2020
BREAKING: 724 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 43 more deaths
A total of 724 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland...
‘A tragedy in our community’ says Minister Flanagan in relation to St Fintan’s deaths
Minister for Justice and Laois-Offaly TD Charlie Flanagan has said that heart-breaking deaths in St Fintan's Hospital in Portlaoise "underline the devastating effect of...
Further support needed for St Fintan’s staff and patients, say Laois-Offaly TD
Sinn Féin TD for Laois-Offaly Brian Stanley is calling on the HSE to do more to protect staff and patients at St Fintan’s Hospital...
Coronavirus Weekend Noticeboard – Wednesday, April 15, 2020
BREAKING: 1,068 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 38 more deaths
A total of 1,068 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland...
Coronavirus Weekend Noticeboard – Tuesday, April 14, 2020
BREAKING: 832 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 41 more deaths
A total of 832 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland...
Portlaoise Hospital among those to benefit from Conor McGregor’s €1 million donation
The Midlands Regional Hospital in Portlaoise is among those to benefit from a €1 million donation from MMA fighter Conor McGregor.
A large delivery of...
Coronavirus Weekend Noticeboard – Sunday, April 12, 2020
727 new cases; 14 more deaths
A total of 727 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the...
Death occurs of Rosenallis GAA great Joe ‘The Barber’ Conroy
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...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Friday, April 10, 2020
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...
Shock and sadness at the sudden death of Jim McDonald
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,...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Thursday, April 9, 2020
Laois TD says there has been ‘upsurge’ in illegal dumping during Coronavirus outbreak
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says there has been a significant increase...
