The councillor was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.
A midlands food appeal is being scaled back following its founder taking a break due to health issues.
Offaly Councillor Ken Smollen, who runs the Ken Smollen food appeal, was diagnosed with lung cancer earlier this year.
As a result, the Offaly branch of the service will be temporarily suspended, but the Portarlington Mountmellick team will operate as normal.
The Independent rep says he hopes to back soon:
Offaly Hurling Legend Padraig Horan Dies At 76
The St Rynagh's man led his club to Leinster and All Ireland glory.
Sinn Féin Calls For Action As Driving Test Backlog Grows
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Roadworks To Cause Delays On Offaly Roads Next Week
The works will be taking place from next Monday until Tuesday.
Free Heart Health Checks In Laois Today
The Irish Heart Foundation's Mobile Health Unit is in Portarlington this morning.
Laois Fire Fighters Tackle Latest Bog Blaze
Fire fighters have been dealing with bog fires across the Midlands for weeks.
"Great" Local Link Midlands Route Mothballed Over Funding Gap
It's hoped the route's launch will be confirmed after Budget 2027.
Temperatures Of 30 Degrees Forecast For Leinster Counties
A high temperature warning is now in effect for Laois, Offaly, and Westmeath.
Planning Permission Approved For New 800 Pupil Secondary School In Midlands
The Coláiste Phobal in Roscrea has been given the green light.
