Tag: Coronavirus
Praise for Laois teenager delivering medication to ‘elderly and vulnerable’ people...
The Coronavirus pandemic has brought the kindness and good-nature of so many Laois people to the fore and this is another such story.
Portlaoise teenager...
BREAKING: 49 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland
769 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 44 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
Annual National Steam Rally in Stradbally falls victim to Coronavirus
For the second time in 56 year history, the annual Steam Rally in Stradbally has been cancelled.
The event was previously cancelled in 2007 when...
Studying during Coronavirus: Mountmellick CS student on prepping for state exams...
We’re nearing the end of our student series now as we speak to pupils in every secondary school in Laois about how Coronavirus has...
BREAKING: 44 more deaths reported from Coronavirus in Ireland today as...
730 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 44 from yesterday.
It is important to note that not all of...
Government ban all mass gatherings until August due to Coronavirus
The government has banned all mass gatherings of more than 5,000 people until the end of August.
The Irish Times reported that the decision was...
Studying during Coronavirus: Heywood student on prepping for state exams in...
We're nearing the end of our student series now as we speak to pupils in every secondary school in Laois about how Coronavirus has...
HSE seeking ‘voluntary redeployment of staff’ to help Laois nursing home...
The HSE says it is seeking 'voluntary redeployment of staff' to assist nursing homes who are struggling to provide care for their patients following...
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...
BREAKING: 77 more deaths from Coronavirus in Ireland today
687 people have now died from Coronavirus in Ireland – an increase of 77 from yesterday.
67 of the deaths are located in the east,...
‘Stretched to the limit’ – local Nursing Home pleads for HSE...
The General Manager of Oakdale Nursing Home in Portarlington is making an appeal to former Health Care Workers, Nurses or any Allied Health Care...
Studying during Coronavirus: Scoil Chriost Ri student on prepping for state...
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...
Electric Picnic and Ploughing in doubt as Simon Harris addresses questions...
Minister for Health Simon Harris has said it is unlikely we will have mass gatherings any time soon, when responding to a question as...
Was that this year? Seven things that happened in the local...
Live sporting action seems a dim and distant memory at this stage and there is nothing on the horizon for the next couple of...
BREAKING: 493 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 39 more...
A total of 493 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the cases 14,758 from yesterday and...
Studying during Coronavirus: St Fergal’s Rathdowney student on prepping for state...
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...
Hospital Committees and Colgan Sports team up to secure vital PPE...
The Portlaoise Hospital Action Committee, Friends of Portlaoise Hospital and Colgan Sports have come together to try secure vital Personal Protective Equipment.
Around 10,000 disposable...
Popular Laois festival falls victim to Coronavirus
The Durrow Scarecrow Festival has become the latest Laois event to fall victim to the Coronavirus pandemic.
This year's festival was set to run from...
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...
BREAKING: 778 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 41 more...
A total of 778 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the cases 13,980 from yesterday and...
Studying during Coronavirus: Knockbeg College student on prepping for state exams...
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...
Penneys donate care packages to staff and patients in Laois hospitals
Penneys in Portlaoise has donated a number of care packages to staff and patients in the Midlands Regional Hospital and St Fintan's Hospital.
The clothes...
How the number of Coronavirus cases in Laois compares to other...
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...
Cases of Coronavirus in Laois increase further but rate thankfully slows
The number of confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Laois from the latest Department of Health figures is 139.
These figures come from April 15 and...
BREAKING: 709 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 44 more...
A total of 709 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the cases 13,271 from yesterday and...
Studying during Coronavirus: Heywood CS student on prepping for state exams...
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...
Brave Laois woman praises staff at St Fintan’s hospital following sad...
The wife of the late Danny Delaney has praised the work of the nurses and doctors at St Fintan's Hospital following the sad passing...
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...
BREAKING: 724 new cases of Coronavirus in Ireland and 43 more...
A total of 724 new cases of Coronavirus have been diagnosed in Ireland today.
This is an increase on the 12,547 cases from yesterday and...