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The Week That Was: The Top 10 stories of the past seven days
1 - Laois parents hail local Garda and Portlaoise Hospital as baby daughter comes home
A Laois Dad and Mam have praised the compassion and...
Los Angeles, the pub and Portlaoise Hospital heroes – It’s all in our Tweets...
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:
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Conor Stapleton: What the most recent research is telling us about Covid-19
Covid-19 has changed our lives utterly.
The stars of our screen have changed from being sports stars and singers, to public health doctors and virologists....
Guards continue to encourage people to comply with health guidelines
A high-ranking member of An Garda Síochána has appealed with the public to continue observing the strict health guidelines as the battle to contain...
Talking Music: The Electrix talk adrenaline, drummers and Electric Picnic
This interview with The Electrix band members Damian Carroll and Nicky Brennan originally featured on LaoisToday in March 2018.
During the Coronavirus restrictions, Damian...
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...
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WATCH: Laois school produce uplifting video for their students
It is tough being a student at the moment.
Since March 12, they have been taken out of their classroom setting and forced to change...
Local Fianna Fáil candidate Fiona O’Loughlin elected to the Seanad
Former Kildare South Fianna Fáil TD Fiona O’Loughlin has won a seat on the Administrative panel in the Seanad after the 13th count.
The results...
Laois lads turn cancelled Aintree trip into ‘Do It For Dan’ fundraiser
If this weekend was different, 10 Laois lads should be among thousands over in Aintree for the annual horse racing festival - as they...
WATCH: Laois Community turns out in force to celebrate much loved granny on 100th...
We've said it before and we'll say it again - these are extraordinary times that we are all living in.
The Coronavirus pandemic has changed...
Local Fianna Fáil candidate Fiona O’Loughlin on course to be elected to the Seanad
Former Kildare South Fianna Fáil TD Fiona O'Loughlin should be in the mix for one of the seven seats on the Administrative panel in...
Mark Wall elected to the Seanad after marathon count
The Labour Party's Mark Wall has been elected to the Seanad after taking the seventh of nine seats for the Industrial and Commercial Panel...
Anaesthetist in Portlaoise Hospital seeking help in sourcing Personal Protective Equipment
An anaesthetist in Portlaoise Hospital is hoping local businesses can help to source crucial Personal Protective Equipment.
There is a worldwide shortage of PPE and...
Laois mam raises €4,000 for head shave in memory of beloved neighbour
A Laois mother has raised more than €4,000 for the Irish Cancer Society.
Noelle Hallissey, from Mountrath, decided to shave her head in memory of...
Man flown to hospital in ‘unresponsive state’ following attack in Laois
A man has been flown to hospital in 'an unresponsive state' following an attack in Laois today.
According to BreakingNews.ie, the incident happened this evening.
The...
Laois footballer included on Sigerson Cup team of the year
Laois footballer Trevor Collins has been named on the Sigerson Cup team of the season following his impressive form in IT Carlow's run to...
Laois parents hail local Garda and Portlaoise Hospital as baby daughter comes home
A Laois Dad and Mam have praised the compassion and kind nature of a local Garda following the birth of their daughter.
John and Teresa...
Paralympic hopes put on hold for Portarlington swimmer Nicole Turner
Portarlington native Nicole Turner had her sights set not just on competing in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics later this year but of also finishing...
Pippa Hackett returns to the Seanad as voting concludes for the Agricultural panel
The Green Party's Pippa Hackett from Geashill has been elected to the Seanad, taking one of the 11 seats on the Agricultural vocational panel.
Pippa,...
Hilary Treacy: Why extra care is needed when you’re working from home
The current Coronavirus restrictions have forced many people to work from home.
While some will be familiar with the concept, for many it is a...
The remarkable life of a Laois priest who served in the USA for almost...
Rev. Fr Charles Gorman, or Fr Charlie as he is known, passed away on Sunday March 29.
Originally from Ballinakill, Fr Charlie left this world...
Laois County Council launch Community Support Covid-19 free helpline
Laois County Council have launched a new Community Support helpline to help people during the Covid-19 pandemic.
This helpline will operate seven days per week...
Downey’s Centra launch delivery service and provid update on services during Covid-19
Downey's Centra on the Dublin Road in Portlaoise have announced an update on their services during the current Coronavirus pandemic.
In an effort to assist...
Laois-Offaly General Election 2020 candidate in the hunt for Seanad seat after 15 counts
The Seanad elections are ongoing at the moment and the counts for the different electoral districts are underway.
A total of 43 senators will be...
Check out these incredibly talented Durrow sisters as they sing a song a day
This Coronavirus and the various restrictions to limit its spread has the entire world at home with nowhere to go and not a whole...
Portarlington predicted to win Laois senior football championship – by the experts on Instagram!
With no live GAA action to talk about or games to preview, we've entered the world of fantasy!
God knows when we'll have another match...
Burglaries in Errill and Ballybrophy, suspicious behaviour in Stradbally and serious speed on M7
A driver was detected doing an alarming 174 km/h on the M7 in Laois, more than 50km/h above the speed limit.
The driver then failed...
LISTEN: Young Laois woman records stunning rendition of ‘The Parting Glass’
This is absolutely stunning.
A young Laois woman has recorded her own version of a classic song.
Mags Oxley from Timahoe put up her recording online,...
Laois parish launches weekly online lunchtime concert
This is a brilliant idea and it starts today.
The Coronavirus has changed life as we know it and one Laois parish is certainly moving...
‘Discipline in the community is so necessary … we can play our part in...
John Mulholland, the CEO of Laois County Council, has said that the people of Laois can play their part in limiting the spread of...
