RTÉ broadcaster opens state-of-the-art Laois clinic

Broadcaster and Hidden Hearing ambassador Marty Morrissey was on hand on Friday, April 17 to cut the ribbon and officially open Hidden Hearing’s newest clinic in Portlaoise.  The state-of-the-art audiology clinic was launched at Unit 9, Laois Shopping Centre. CONTINUE READING BELOW PHOTO

Hidden Hearing previously operated within the Cedar Clinic on Mountmellick Road, Portlaoise. The move to Laois Shopping Centre marks an exciting new chapter, with the team relocating to a larger, purpose-built clinic designed to provide an enhanced patient experience and expanded services.

Designed with patient comfort in mind, the new clinic offers a modern and welcoming environment, combined with the latest advancements in hearing technology to deliver personalised care.

Speaking at the ribbon cutting ceremony, Marty Morrissey said: “I’m delighted to officially open this fantastic new Hidden Hearing clinic here in Portlaoise. Looking after your hearing is something we often put on the long finger, but it’s vital for staying connected and enjoying everyday life. It’s great to see such a modern, patient-focused service right in the heart of the community, making it easier than ever for people to take that first step and get their hearing checked.”

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State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment allows audiologists Daryl Burrowes and Fergal Stynes, along with clinic coordinator Derek Scanlon, to guide patients through their hearing care journey. The team conducts comprehensive assessments and tailors treatment plans to each individual’s needs.”

The Portlaoise clinic offers:

Free hearing tests and tailored advice

Full video examination of the ear and wax checks

State-of-the-art hearing technology

Local aftercare and ongoing support

As part of maintaining overall health, regular hearing checks are increasingly recommended, especially from the age of 50 onwards. Hearing assessments offer clarity, reassurance, and guidance on how best to protect long term hearing wellness.

Hidden Hearing provides a reassuringly thorough, 7 Step Hearing Assessment, designed to give every person a complete overview of their hearing. This assessment, available at the Portlaoise clinic, includes a detailed lifestyle discussion, video otoscopy, a series of audiological tests, clear explanation of results, personalised recommendations, and the opportunity to ask questions. This structured process ensures that every individual receives precise, attentive care in a relaxed and supportive environment.

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Encouraging people to consider this, Hidden Hearing audiologist Burrowes said: “Research shows that permanent acquired hearing loss affects 1 in 12 adults in Ireland, rising to 50% in those over 70. Our hearing is invaluable, and it’s something we should look after just like our teeth, our eyes and our heart.

“As hearing specialists, we’re focused on providing the highest standard of care, tailored to each person’s lifestyle and needs, and we’d encourage people to come in, get checked, and meet the team here in Laois Shopping Centre.”

For those who require hearing aids, Hidden Hearing’s new extended 24 month 0% finance offering makes state of the art hearing care more affordable to people.

With over 35 years of expertise, Hidden Hearing is Ireland’s leading provider of hearing healthcare, operating 89 clinics nationwide. The organisation combines the latest technology with the highest professional standards and carries out more than 60,000 free hearing tests each year.