Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Friday, May 29, 2020
Latest Coronavirus figures
1,645 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of six from yesterday.
While there has been a total of...
Tributes paid following sad and sudden passing of Laois man
There is deep sadness in Crettyard following the news that Jimmy Walsh has passed away.
A keen athlete, Jimmy was heavily involved in his local...
All-Ireland winner on site as work begins on new Laois astro pitch
Work has begun on a brand new astroturf pitch in Laois.
Last year, primary school boys in Portarlington moved into a brand new school adjacent...
WATCH: Laois students record stunning rendition of ‘Wicked’ classic to celebrate finishing school
This is absolutely class.
Two Laois Leaving Cert students have recorded their own version of a hit song and made a brilliant video to celebrate...
Revenue contacts taxpayers who have been the target of fraudulent texts
Revenue have contacted around 3,000 taxpayers who they say have been the victims of 'fraudulent texts'.
There is an ongoing circulation of a number of...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Thursday, May 28, 2020
Latest Coronavirus figures
1,639 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of eight from yesterday.
While there has been a total of...
€280,000 of cocaine seized and two arrests made after searches in Portlaoise and Kildare
€280,000 worth of cocaine has been seized by gardai following searches in Portlaoise and Kildare this morning.
While officers also arrested two people in relation...
BREAKING: Eight new Coronavirus deaths and 46 new cases as Laois care home deaths...
1,639 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of eight from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today –...
Clarity received on the position of ‘on-call’ workers on Covid-19 payment
Sinn Fein TD Patricia Ryan has received clarification from the Minister for Social Protection that on-call workers are entitled to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment.
The...
Huge Portlaoise housing development now on public display
The huge housing development planned for the grounds of the old CBS beside the railway station in Portlaoise have gone on public display.
The news...
Huge Portlaoise housing development now on public display
The huge housing development planned for the grounds of the old CBS beside the railway station in Portlaoise have gone on public display.
The news...
Local TD calls for suspension of any plans to reduce teacher numbers in rural...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly and former school principal, Carol Nolan, has appealed to the Minister for Education, Joe McHugh, to impose a moratorium on...
Minister Flanagan steps in to block ‘family visit’ for Laois man who murdered Carlow...
Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan stepped in the block a family visit for a Laois man who murdered a Carlow woman, according to the...
Regulations to complete Covid-19 Passenger Locator Form come into force today
From today, passengers arriving to Ireland from overseas will be required to complete a COVID-19 Passenger Locator Form.
Under new regulations, signed by Minister for...
Portlaoise company rises to the challenge of helping care homes around the country
In these difficult times, a number of businesses have shown how supportive and adaptable they can be.
None more so that the Portlaoise-based leading industrial...
Coronavirus Daily Noticeboard – Wednesday, May 27, 2020
17 new Coronavirus deaths and 73 new cases as college students are warned about accommodation
1,631 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland –...
Well-being of students to the fore as Dunamase College embrace interactive activities
This week is the final week of online distance learning at Dunamase College.
Before the Easter break, Dunamase College ran a very successful Well-being Week...
17 new Coronavirus deaths and 73 new cases as college students are warned about...
1,631 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 17 from yesterday.
Not all of these people passed away today –...
Gardai renew Road Safety Appeal as deaths rise 9% in 2020
Gardai and The Road Safety Authority (RSA) have renewed their appeal for road users to take extra care when using the roads, as provisional...
Local senator welcomes publication of Just Transition Fund
Local Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has welcomed the publication of the Just Transition report.
As part of the European Green Deal, on January 14 this year,...