A group of 20 nurses will be administering the jab to all staff.
The first staff member at Portlaoise Regional Hospital has been vaccinated against covid-19 today.
Aidel Aurel Casabar, a staff nurse in A&E, received the Pfizer/BioNTech jab from her colleague Mary Gilligan.
Starting today, all staff at the hospital will receive the first dose of the vaccine, from a peer vaccination team of up 20 nurses working Monday to Saturday.
Pressure Mounts On Bord Bia Chair As Board Meets Today
There have been calls for the Chairperson to resign.
Tánaiste Accuses Midlands MEP Of ‘Performative Politics’ Over Mercosur Deal
Tensions have grown due to some Fine Gael MEPs supporting Mercosur.
Westmeath Chef Jailed For ‘Encouraging’ Teens To ‘Self-Produce’ Child Abuse Content
Chef Gary Clavin of Grange Crescent in Mullingar received a four year sentence with two suspended.
Appeal Lodged Against Midlands Hospice
The appellant is objecting on the grounds on which the development is being allowed.
Gardaí Investigating Attempted Midlands Break In By Armed Masked Individual
The person tried to enter a home where a woman was home alone.
Laois TD Pushes For CAP Changes
Fine Gael's Willie Aird feels the CAP at current is driving young people away from the profession.
Loose Cows Cause Closure Of M6 Following Westmeath Crash
It happened on the M6 just after the Rochfortbridge exit.
Housing Strategy Needs To Tackle Rural Depopulation - Micheál Carrigy
The Longford Westmeath TD is the current chair of the Oireachtas committee on housing.
Midlands Sports Set For €1.1m Funding Allocation In 2026
Laois will receive the highest amount of funds in the midlands.
Midlands Mental Health Charity Marks Six Years Of Support
Accessible Counselling Tullamore operates as a community counselling centre in Tullamore.
Ryanair CEO Urges Government Action On Anonymous Accounts On X
Michael O'Leary spoke during a Ryanair press conference earlier today.
Over 40 Cans Of Laughing Gas Found In Offaly Shopping Centre
The discovery was made on Sunday.
Laois Electricity Network Doubled In Capacity Following ESB Upgrade
The project aims to strengthen the grid and supports renewable energy growth.
Work Resumes On Footpath And Cycle Lane Construction In Laois Town
The second stage runs from today until the end of April.
IRHA Urges Councils To Pass No Confidence Motions Against RSA
185 lives were lost on the roads last year.
Lidl Store In Laois Faces Further Planning Delays
Emmett Street buildings in Mountmellick are set to demolished for a two-storey Lidl.
Calls For Bord Bia Chair To Step Down Over Brazilian Beef
IFA President, Ballinakill's Francie Gorman has called an emergency meeting with Bord Bia this afternoon.
Midlands Man’s ‘Zero Remorse’ For Assaults And Sharing Intimate Images Of Ex
The man is not being named to protect the complainant's anonymity.
Mercosur Trade Deal Referred To European Court Of Justice
MEP's voted in the European Parliament today for the move.
'No Chance' Musk Is Buying Ryanair- Michael O'Leary
The CEO says he doesn't regret starting a row with Mr Musk and is launching a 'Big Idiot Sale.'
