Laois County Council Offices are closed to members of the public in compliance with COVID-19 restrictions under Level 5. Access is strictly by appointment only. For further information please click here
The Council phone line 057 866 4000 is open Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), between the hours of 9am to 5pm, for the Laois County Council Community Response Support Helpline to facilitate the most appropriate community response to the needs of vulnerable people living in the community where their usual sources of support have become unavailable due to COVID19 and to deal with normal Council queries.
Click HERE to visit our Community Response Support page and to find out more about the Vaccine Rollout Programme
If the Bedroom Walls had Ears is a 6 part Podcast series, produced by award-winning Broadcaster Ann Marie Kelly. In the six episodes she documents the hopes and dreams of young people, now confined to their bedrooms, hidden away, often behind a screen. What is revealed is a group of […]
Registered members of the Public Participation Network will be delivering ‘Check-In’ cards to older and vulnerable persons in our communities, living alone or more isolated during this pandemic. This neighbourly non-contact check in invites people to stay connected and reach out if they need support. Contact the PPN at 057 […]
Looking after your physical and mental health is more important than ever now. Help is at Hand is equipping people with information on where to go if they need emotional and mental health support during COVID-19. Help is at Hand click here https://laois.ie/help-is-at-hand-6/
The Local Authority Heritage Officer Network has launched a campaign to get people connected with nature, as part of the Government’s “Keep Well” Campaign. A free booklet “Gardening for Biodiversity” has been produced and is available from the Laois Heritage Officer. Get your free copy by emailing heritage@laoiscoco.ie and also […]
A new initiative to help those that are struggling with technology – if you want to get more out of your smartphone or tablet this is the course for you. While primarily targeted at those over 55 all adults are welcome. This is an ideal course to do with a […]
Looking after your physical and mental health is more important than ever now. Help is at Hand is equipping people with information on where to go if they need emotional and mental health support during COVID-19. Help is at Hand click here https://laois.ie/help-is-at-hand-6/
The HSE are finding that those that older and vulnerable members of the community that have been cocooning are finding it difficult to start to socialise again. Your community group could help by delivering ‘Check-In’ cards to older and vulnerable persons in your communities and inviting them to participate in […]
From April to September use sun protection to protect your when out walking, even on short walks. Being SunSmart reduces your risk of skin cancer. #SunSmart #SunSmartSports Follow the #SunSmart 5S’s to protect your skin if heading out today 👕 Slip on clothing that covers your skin 🌞 Slop on […]
The Laois Community Call helpline can be accessed Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) on 1800 832 010 between the hours of 9am and 5pm, or by emailing covidsupport@laoiscoco.ie. It is for non-emergency and non-medical calls and this free and confidential service is focused on ensuring that vulnerable members of […]
The Local Authority Heritage Officer Network has launched a campaign to get people connected with nature, as part of the Government’s “Keep Well” Campaign. A free booklet “Gardening for Biodiversity” has been produced and is available from the Laois Heritage Officer. Get your free copy by emailing heritage@laoiscoco.ie and also […]
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/prevention/sunsmart.htmlHeading out to the golf course? Remember to be SunSmart, even if it’s cloudy. ⛱️ Seek shade. Bring your golf umbrella or try to avoid playing during the hours of 11am to 3pm, when UV is strongest.
Looking for something to do this Bank Holiday Weekend? Check out the new Abbeyleix Climate Action Walk, the story map below shows where the walk points are and the video clips at each site. The Abbeyleix Climate Action Walk Project was created in 2021 with thanks to Healthy Ireland, an […]
