Eamonn is currently being tended to in Portlaoise Hospital after weekend attack.
The father of a man who died from injuries sustained in a Kildare assault is in a serious condition in hospital.
Dylan McCarthy's dad, Eamonn , who's in his 50s, was taken to Portlaoise Hospital after the incident in Monasterevin at the weekend.
Stephen Breen, the crime editor with The Irish Sun, says it's an incredibly tough time for his family:
Almost €446,000 Allocated To Midlands Community Centres And Clubhouses
Ballinahown Community Hall received the highest amount in Westmeath.
Two People Killed In Offaly Following Fatal Crash
One person has been killed in the collision.
Midlands Family Takes On Ireland’s Fittest Family Challenge
The series continues this weekend.
5K Fundraiser To Support Motor Neurone Disease Association Takes Place In Westmeath
The event is taking place tomorrow.
No Slowing Down With Age As Westmeath Bowlers Shine At 14th Annual National Bowls Competition
Woman Appears In Court Over €280k Cannabis Seizure In Midlands
20kg of cannabis was discovered in the vehicle on the M7 in Portlaoise.
Status Yellow Fog Warning Issued For Leinster, Munster And Galway
The warning will come into affect tomorrow morning.
Call For More Public Toilets Across The Midlands And Beyond
Nearly 900 public toilet facilities are located throughout the country.
