Shout out to Laois gamers - FIFA21 Laois tournament wants you to play Part of the Laois ‘Keep Well’ Community Resilience Campaign.
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Youth Work Ireland Laois is launching a new initiative for young people aged 13 – 18 years with an invitation to take part in an online FIFA21 Tournament.
Youth Work Ireland Laois Manager Clive Davis spoke about the tournament which is part of the Laois ‘Keep Well’ Community Resilience Campaign.
“We are delighted to be part of Laois’s ‘Keep Well’ campaign and continue our work with young people across the county during this pandemic. The FIFA21 Tournament is one of a range of engagement initiatives and services we can offer at this time to encourage and maintain contact with young people and between young people who are facing a variety of unprecedented challenges.
Laois leads the way with new community Check-in to see how you are doing
New Laois County Council initiative for older or vulnerable people living alone or who are more isolated
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Laois County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr. Catherine Fitzgerald and Director of Services, Donal Brennan launching the ‘Keep Well’ Check-In initiative at County Hall, Portlaoise. );
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Laois County Council is launching a new initiative ‘Check-In’ across the county as part of the ‘Keep Well’ Community Resilience Campaign.
The ‘Check-In’ initiative is a proactive response to Staying connected, one of the themes of the ‘Keep Well’ campaign. Staying connected with people is important to our wellbeing during this pandemic, support person-to-person connection and addressing, identifying and reaching out to those most at risk of isolation within our communities.
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Laois Library lifeline to community in lockdown
Laois County Library services have been a social frontline response for many people in Laois through the Covid-19 pandemic
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For many particularly over the last year, Laois County Library Service has continued to be a lifeline for a diverse range of people and communities within the county including, the young, students, parents, retired, elderly, and so many more.
Since th start of the pandemic, local libraries in Laois have continued to adapt the way they deliver services within their communities.
Bernie Foran is the County Librarian for Laois.
“The protracted nature of the restrictions is having an impact on our daily lives. We’re all adapting to new ways of living and there are times we have to figure out new ways to live, work and play in this new ‘normal’.
2,000 face masks given to elderly Laois people in cocoon
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Judy Barrett, Chairperson of the Laois Age Friendly Older Peoples Forum with one of the 2,000 masks they distributed to Laois elderly. );
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Some 2,000 elderly people in Laois received free reusable face coverings this year, thanks to Laois Age Friendly Alliance.
The masks were given out in January and February through libraries and groups like Meals on Wheels all around the county.
David Murphy manages the Age Friendly programme for Laois County Council. Late last year the Laois Age Friendly and the Laois Healthy Ireland Programmes came together to jointly fund the purchasing of 2,000 face coverings. It was believed that the gift of masks would be especially welcomed by cocooners and older people in general as they are now a mandatory requirement for all essential services including public transport since August last year. This is a new requirement that looks like it will be with us for a w