46 people with covid-19 are currently in intensive care.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 3,342 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19 today.
In addition, 4,352 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal yesterday.
As of 8am today, 653 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of whom 46 are in ICU.
Westmeath Students Aim For STEM Racing World Championships In Singapore
Ruairí Collins, Andrés Leal, and Hammad Mateen won a national title with their team, ‘Stellar Racing.’
Bog Trotters Festival Returns To Offaly For 2026
The event hosts an array of entertainment.
Midlands African Groups Call For Greater Garda Engagement After Death Of Yves Sakila
The 35-year-old died in the aftermath of an incident with security guards on Henry Street.
Midlands Communities Ready For Greener Transport Future
The Just Transition Commission has released a new public transport report today.
Plans Advance For Co-Op Redevelopment In Offaly Town
The landmark heritage building is set to be repurposed as a versatile community hub.
Laois Commuters Willing To Take €10k Paycut To Work Closer To Home
The findings are aimed to build awareness of Laois as an investment-ready county.
Esker House Domestic Violence Support Service Expands Services Across Westmeath
The organisation has opened a new office in Mullingar.
Offaly Livestock Show To Celebrate 35th Anniversary This Year
The Tullamore Show takes place on August 9th.
Offaly Town Hosting 'Open House' For Projects
Clara Town Team is organising the event in the Old Bank tomorrow at 8pm.
Planning Permission Granted for Laois Apart-Hotel
The limited term let will be built on Portlaoise's Harpur's Lane.
It's Essential To Have People Living In Rural Ireland - IFA President
Farmers are welcoming the easing of rural housing rules.
Midlands MEP Wants Taskforce For €5bn Masterplan
Ciaran Mullooly attended a meeting on the Green City plan.
Planned Works To Affect Water Supply In Laois And Offaly
Parts of Laois will experience disruptions this afternoon, while areas of Offaly will be impacted overnight.
FTD Brothers To Complete 32-Marathon Challenge Today
Jordan and Cian Adams are expected in Dublin this afternoon.
Farmers’ Can't Face Further Cuts - Sorca Clarke
The TD wants assurances on their pay.
Midlands Teenager Missing
Ellie Harty was reported missing on Wednesday.
Gardaí Patrolling Shooting Threatened Schools
It comes after emails were sent warning of 'blood in the halls'.
Overnight Water Restrictions Introduced In Laois Due To Low Reservoir Levels
Restrictions will be introduced from this evening.
Midlands Minister Reveals Suicide Attempt At Launch Of New National Prevention Strategy
Kevin 'Boxer' Moran attended the launch this afternoon.
Ireland Urged To Focus On Competitiveness And Budget During EU Presidency
Barry Cowen was addressing Senators in Leinster House.
