The former soldier says he felt it was like a death sentence initially.
A former soldier from Westmeath is comparing his experience battling coronavirus to time spent fighting in the Congo.
82 year old Tom Gunn from Mullingar says the virus was more daunting than being involved in the Siege of Jadotville because you can't see the enemy.
He is one of twenty-five people in the country known to have successfully recovered from the illness.
Mr.Gunn says fear can also be a motivator:
Housing Committee Chair Flags Cost Concerns Over Apartment Fire Safety Scheme
In 2023, the Housing Agency established the Interim Remediation Scheme.
Justice Minister Wants People To Come Forward Over Offaly Arson Attack
Two people have lost their lives after Saturday night's fire.
New Report Warns Of “Poor Liquidity” As Ireland’s Housing Market Stalls
Less than 50% of mortgaged homeowners relocated last year.
Laois TD Renews Calls For Updated Wind Farm Guidelines
It follows the refusal of Seskin Renewable Energy's application for an eight turbine windfarm.
Midlands Man To Be Laid To Rest Today
21 year old Paul Fitzpatrick passed away last week.
Anti-Racism Funding Granted For Offaly And Westmeath Groups
ODVSS and the International Disapora Forum will get funding for their services.
Gardaí Begin Murder Investigation After Child And Woman Dies In Offaly House Fire
Investigators believe the fire was caused deliberately.
Ashling Murphy Murder "Wrongly Accused" Granted Bail Over Theft Charge
Radu Floricel’s solicitor has been outlining his struggles with mental health since 2022.
Young Boy And Woman Killed In Offaly House Fire
The incident took place shortly before 8pm on Saturday night.
Laois Makeup Artist Warns Of Expired Suncream Dangers
6 in 10 people are willing to ignore the "open jar" symbol on packaging in new findings by the HPRA.
Lynx and Wolves In Ireland Pose Minimal Threat - Offaly Biodiversity
A new study shows only 32% of 10 to 11 year olds want lynx back in Irish habitats.
€4.5m Going To Midlands Suckler Farmers
It's part of the Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme.
Westmeath Writer Nominated Posthumously For Award
Manchán Magan’s last book published weeks before his death.
Seven Midlands Hotels Nominated For Gold Medal Hotel Awards
Hotels across Laois, Offaly and Westmeath have secured a collective 23 nominations.
Cabinet Approves Major Expansion Of Midlands Garda HQ And Prison
250 new prison places are set to be added.
Memorial Day Honouring Ashling Murphy Takes Place In Offaly
The event kicks off at 10am in the Bridge Centre in Tullamore tomorrow.
Midlands Town Left Shocked After Death Of Young Woman
Mullingar's Annmarie Alice McLoughlin passed away on Wednesday.
Concerns Highlighted On Drones Spotted Ahead Of Zelenskyy Visit
Defence expert, Mullingar's Declan Power believes it's troubling ahead of Ireland's EU Presidency next year.
€6m Westmeath Lotto Jackpot Winner Comes Forward
Arrangements are now in place for the winner to collect their prize fund.
Israel’s Participation Sparks Eurovision Withdrawals From Ireland And Others
More countries could potentially join them.
