Today is World COPD Day.
A Westmeath man says exercise is a great benefit in helping him with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
The lung condition makes it hard for people to breathe due to obstruction of the airways which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
An information meeting is taking place at the Mullingar Regional Hospital today from 10 o'clock until 4 o'clock to mark World COPD Day.
Over 27,000 people in the midlands suffer from the disease, including Brian Fagg:
Gardai Appeal For Help In Locating Missing Westmeath Teenager
15-year-old Lisa Power has been missing from Mullingar since Sunday.
Laois Tidy Towns Communities Win Pride Of Place Awards
Clough Village and Portlaoise have both secured awards.
Man Admits To Threatening Teenager With Knife During Burglary In Midlands Town
The 24 year-old appeared before a sitting of Athlone District Court.
Tidy Towns Celebrations Continue For Westmeath Town
Ballinahown took home the overall title, with Abbeyleix right behind them as Ireland's tidiest small town.
Tributes Paid To Donal Lunny
The Tullamore born man passed away on Friday aged 79.
Social Housing Classification For Offaly Questioned
Sinn Féin Councillor Aoife Masterson says Offaly is at a lower income limit for applicants than neighbouring counties.
Midlands MEP Calls Partial CAP Agreement Premature
An agreement reached yesterday will streamline the two CAP pillars into one funding stream.
Westmeath Man Named Ireland's 2026 Heritage Hero
Gearóid O’Brien will receive his award this Thursday.
