People are being asked to consider other options if they can.
Regional Hospital Mullingar has reported being "extremely busy" today.
People are being asked to consider their options before presenting at the Emergency Department.
Anyone aged over 16 with suspected broken bones in the arm, sprains or minor burns can attend the Regional Hospital Mullingar Minor Injury Unit.
Patients who require urgent care will be prioritised.
Wild Cat Rescued After Appearing In Midlands Garden
Zeus the African Wild Cat was discovered in Roscommon.
South Offaly Ploughing To Host Charity Table Quiz In Birr
The quiz begins at 8;30pm.
Online Shopping Cited As EuroGiant Enters Liquidation
640 staff are employed by the company.
Concerns Raised Over Suitability Of Bord Bia Chair
Laois IFA Chair Henry Burns believes Dawn Farm Foods is unclear about the source of its produce.
Offaly TD Highlights “Overwhelming Need” For Extra Gardaí In Edenderry
Edenderry Garda Station currently operates on a 9-5 basis.
Education Minister Stands Over Special School Enrolment System
Hildegarde Naughton has been touring Laois schools today.
Offaly Gardaí Renew Appeal For Witnesses To Collision
A teenage girl has been left in a critical condition after the incident.
Bord Bia Has “Torn the Heart Out of Irish Farming” - Laois TD
Willie Aird addressed the chair of Bord Bia in a meeting.
Laois County Council Approves 80-Metre Weather Mast
There was a number of objections against the planning application.
Gardaí Return To Westmeath Island Where Human Remains Were Discovered
Human remains were found in Lough Ree earlier this week.
Offaly TD Joins Chorus Calling For Resignation Of Bord Bia Chair
Larry Murrin appeared before the Oireachtas Agriculture Committee in Leinster House yesterday.
Heavy Rain Continues To Fall Nationwide
Laois and Carlow will emerge from their advisory at 9am.
Fresh Start For Laois Domestic Violence Refuge As New Partner Sought
The construction funding deadline has been rescheduled until March 1st.
St Brigid’s Cross Workshop Takes Place In Westmeath
The workshop is being facilitated by Ciara Lawless.
Rose of Tralee To Headline I Wish Festival
The festival takes place at the RDS in Dublin this evening.
Portiuncula Hospital Opens New Maternity Outpatient Facility
The Hospital unveiled its new outpatient facility last month.
Emergency Services Attend Scene Of Multi Vehicle Crash In Westmeath
The incident took place this afternoon.
Gardaí Search For Missing Midlands Man
Gigi Florian Calin was last seen on Wednesday.
Award Winning Midlands 103 Presenter Co Directs Short Film In Laois
A screening of Poulastore will take place at the Dunamaise Arts Centre this Saturday.
IFA President Backs Protests As Dawn Farm Controversy Escalates
Bord Bia Chairperson Larry Murrin is being questioned by TDs and Senators today.
