61 covid-19 patients are currently being hospitalised.
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 4,042 PCR-confirmed cases of COVID-19.
In addition, 4,746 people registered a positive antigen test through the HSE portal yesterday.
As of 8am today, 661 COVID-19 patients are hospitalised, of whom 46 are in ICU.
Government And EU To Invest €35m In Local Climate Action
Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien was in Tullamore earlier today.
Rose Of Tralee Steals The Spotlight With Perfect Rumba On DWTS
Katelyn Cummins scored 39 points yesterday.
New Facilities Mark New Era For End Of Life Care - Westmeath Hospice
The hospice and the HSE have agreed to move palliative care beds to a new location.
Laois County Council Announces Return Of Live Well Expo
The event takes place on April 8th.
Westmeath Butcher Jailed For 13 Years For Sexual Abuse Of Partner’s Sisters
40 year old Christopher Fitzsimons was convicted last July.
Revenue Officers Seize Over €99k Of Contraband
The seizures were made in various operations in the Midlands, Dublin and Rosslare Europort.
Westmeath Assault Survivor Speaks Out Following Former Partner’s Jailing
Kirsty Fitzpatrick was attacked with a golf club in February 2024.
Offaly Farmer Urges Reopened Investigation Into Forged Signature
Birr's Martin O'Toole claims his signature was forged on the deed of trust for a commercial building he did not pay for.
OPW Minister Rejects Claims Of Stalled Flood Relief Efforts
The Longford–Westmeath TD says he’s working daily to progress flood relief projects.
Gardaí Begin Search In Jo Jo Dullard and Deirdre Jacob Murder Probes
An area of land will be searched and subject to excavation.
Westmeath’s New Space Hub Opens Doors for SMEs To European Market
It's aim is to develop technologies in advanced manufacturing.
Housing Minister Condemns Midlands Councils Over Housing Rezoning Delays
He says he'll be holding councils to account.
Government Criticised For “Self-Congratulating”
There's been a modest drop in trolley numbers.
Midlands Hospital Launches Wellness Walkways
It's hoped the spaces will give patients a safe setting to continue their rehab journey.
Enterprise Minister Says Midlands Still Offering Strong Company Growth
The annual IDA report places the region last in terms of client employment numbers.
Agreement Reached On Westmeath Hospice Care Beds
The Foundation supports a range of care services.
Westmeath Town Awarded For Night Time Economy
Mullingar is receiving the award.
Report Expresses "Deep Reservations" Over Death Of Cloverhill Prisoner
Offaly man Ivan Rosney died in Cloverhill Prison on September 28th 2020.
Appeal Lodged Against 20 Homes In Westmeath
A third party appeal is being lodged against the homes on the Athboy Road, Castledowndevlin.
Laois Floods Cause Serious Safety Concern
A Councillor is calling for a relief scheme.
