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Order of Malta operating three life saving schemes

The Portlaoise unit of the Order of Malta Ireland Ambulance Corps have announced that they are now operating three Community Response Schemes locally. The schemes are up and running in Portlaoise, Mountmellick and The Heath areas. Under the scheme ...

06 Sept 2023 at 19:52

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Take part in the Dublin Women's mini marathon for Portarlington First Responders

Portarlington First Responders who are always on call for medical emergencies in the town and surrounding area, are now asking for local women to give them a boost in return. The group is inviting women to take part in the VHI Women's Mini ...

17 Apr 2017 at 11:20

Portlaoise

Laois agri business donates life saving equipment to local first responders

A Laois agricultural business have donated life saving equipment to local community first responders. Portlaoise Community First Responders have received a donation of an AED from Stephen Dowling in Dúnmasc Genetics. This vital piece of ...

10 Mar 2025 at 20:53

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Retained firefighters considering quitting over conditions dispute, says union

Retained firefighters are considering resigning from the service “in large numbers” from the beginning of next week, the union representing them has warned. There are approximately 2,000 Siptu (Services, Industrial, Professional and ...

15 Jun 2023 at 12:46

Portlaoise

Laois locals learn first aid to bridge 'vital minutes' waiting on ambulances

Portlaoise Community First Responders (PCFR) have recently held a "Restart a Heart" information evening, where attendees were shown the importance of CPR in life-threatening situations. The new group of volunteers from Portlaoise ...

24 Oct 2024 at 20:23

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Laois community pride on display in the All Island Pride of Place Competition 2017

The west of Laois showcased its community champions superbly on 27th July when Kiln Lane, Mountrath and the community of Rathdowney-Errill greeted the judges in the All Island Pride of Place Competition 2017. There was no ...

09 Aug 2017 at 12:58

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Portlaoise residents object to social houses

A plan to build 39 new social houses in Portlaoise has been stalled, following an appeal to An Bord Pleanála from nearby residents. An appeal has been lodged against Respond! Housing Association’s proposed social housing ...

13 Jan 2017 at 11:00

Portlaoise

'Fearing CPR means the difference between life and death' say Laois first responders

Portlaoise Community First Responders are working to remove stigma and fear surrounding CPR and the use of defibrillators. The new group of volunteers from Portlaoise have trained with the National Ambulance Service to ...

14 Feb 2025 at 20:23

Portlaoise

'It could save someone's life': donate your Re-turn bottles for defibrillators in Portlaoise

The new Portlaoise Community First Responders Group (PCFR) have launched an initiative to raise funds for the purchasing of AED kits. An AED is an automated external defibrillator, and costs around €1,200 to buy. This ...

01 Oct 2024 at 07:53

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Respond! development in Portlaoise refused by An Bord Pleanala

An Bord Pleanala has overturned a decision by Laois County Council to grant permission to Respond! to build a new social housing development at the Abbeyleix Road in Portlaoise, following an appeal to the board by ...

10 May 2017 at 16:08

National News

'A great initiative' - HSE issues 150 defibrillators to community first responders

The HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS) is delivering 150 defibrillators (AEDs) to volunteer Community First Responders across Ireland for off-duty use. The initiative means NAS staff will, for the first time, ...

16 Jun 2022 at 16:12

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