News - Laois

Ploughing championship facing heavy rain on opening day
Thousands are expected to head to the first day of the annual gathering of rural Ireland in Ratheniska, County Laois.
Sep 19, 2023 11:08
Over 15% of primary school children in region in class size of 30 or more
Leitrim is the county with the highest proportion of classes with 30 or more pupils nationally, at 18.6%
Sep 4, 2023 13:18
Announcement imminent for Midlands out-of-hours GPs service
The service is manned by local GP's across Longford, Westmeath, Laois and Offaly who are contracted to work a number of hours each week.
May 9, 2023 17:13
Longford councillor condemns plans for MIDOC service
The MIDOC Out of Hours GP service is for patients who need urgent medical attention that cannot wait to be seen by their usual GP
Dec 24, 2022 18:08
Man charged with murder of woman in Laois earlier this week
Sean Egan, of no fixed abode, made no comment when he was informed of the charge.
Dec 16, 2022 16:13
Gardai investigating discovery of two bodies in Laois and Kildare
Investigations are ongoing.
Dec 15, 2022 08:49
Significant jump in number entering workforce in Shannonside region in 2022
All 3 counties in the region experienced an increase in employment rates.
Nov 25, 2022 17:45
Local Covid-19 testing figures jump in October
Up to 38,000 people are expected to be tested for Covid 19 in the Midlands Louth Meath Community Health Organisation area in October. The
Oct 21, 2020 13:31
Owners of Laois nursing home reveal three residents who tested positive for Covid have died
The owners of Kilminchy Lodge Nursing Home, in Portlaoise in County Laois have confirmed three residents who tested positive for Covid 19 have died. Two
Oct 12, 2020 14:36Shannonside Newsletter
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