Hearing well helps us stay connected - Hidden Hearing in Portlaoise makes sure you can

Following World Hearing Day on Tuesday, Hidden Hearing is continuing to highlight the essential role hearing plays in keeping us connected to the people and moments that matter most.

Good hearing supports relationships, confidence, independence and day today wellbeing, yet hearing health is still often overlooked in Ireland’s preventative care landscape.

With Ireland’s older population steadily increasing, Hidden Hearing is calling for routine hearing checks to be treated with the same importance as cardiovascular and eye health screening.

“Many of the people I see in practice don’t realise how much untreated hearing loss affects not just communication, but their mental health, social engagement and overall wellbeing,” said Dr Clodagh Gallagher, GP and medical advisor for Hidden Hearing.

“Early identification gives us a real opportunity to intervene and support people to live better, healthier lives. But this only happens when hearing health becomes part of everyday healthcare.”

Chief Audiologist Sarah Sheehan notes that hearing difficulties often go unnoticed for years. “Hearing loss is frequently underreported and undertreated,” she said.

“Changes tend to develop gradually, and people adapt without realising the cumulative impact. Encouraging routine screening and proactive care helps people maintain connection, independence and quality of life far beyond simply hearing better.”

Connection now supported locally with a new clinic in Portlaoise.

Life is made up of countless meaningful moments - a familiar voice, a shared story, a conversation that strengthens understanding. Untreated hearing loss can quietly place distance between people and these everyday connections.

The earlier hearing changes are identified, the sooner people can maintain the relationships that support their happiness and sense of belonging.

Daryl Burrowes, Audiologist in the new, state-of-the-art Hidden Hearing clinic in Portlaoise, reinforces the importance of connection at the heart of this year’s campaign.

“Hearing is fundamentally about connection. It allows us to engage fully in our relationships, our workplaces, and our communities. When hearing begins to decline, people often withdraw without realising why. Prioritising hearing care helps preserve those important ties.”

As World Hearing Day highlighted, recognising the signs of hearing loss early - and acting promptly - can make a genuine difference.

Support available locally

People in Laois can access expert, personalised hearing care at their local Hidden Hearing clinic. Each appointment follows a comprehensive 7step assessment, including:

1. Case history
2. Video otoscopy
3. Puretone audiometry
4. Familiar voice test
5. AI enhanced hearing aid demonstration
6. Personalised fitting
7. Ongoing follow-up and finetuning

Hidden Hearing hopes this year’s World Hearing Day will continue to spark wider awareness around hearing care, encouraging people of all ages to treat hearing health as a vital part of routine wellbeing.

Because hearing well helps us stay connected to the people, the moments and the experiences that enrich our lives.

Book Your FREE Comprehensive Hearing Test Today

You can book your free hearing assessment at the new Portlaoise clinic below or visit hiddenhearing.ie.

Hidden Hearing Portlaoise
Unit 9, Laois Shopping Centre
James Fintan Lalor Avenue,
Portlaoise
Co. Laois
R32 VA48
057 850 4444

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