43% of those in ICU are under the age of 50.
1,861 new cases of Covid-19 have been reported today.
249 people are in hospital with the virus - 54 of whom are being treated in intensive care.
The Chief Medical Officer says 43% of patients in ICU are under the age of 50.
Dr Tony Holohan says the continued increase of hospitalisations serves as a stark reminder for people to continue to follow public health advice.
TUS Athlone Voice Concerns Over Planned Increase In Third Level Fees
Higher Education Minister is planning to raise the fee back up to €3,000 in the next budget.
Emergency Services Attend Scene Of Two Seperate Offaly Crashes
The crash took place in Moneygall this morning
‘The Ubiquitous Collection’ To Be Exhibited In Tullamore
Offaly artist Genevieve Murphy will launch the exhibition tomorrow.
Laois Brewery Taking Part In 'Speed Dating' Tourism Conference This Week
Failte Ireland's Meithal consists of quick 12 minutes meetings with businesses and various tourism providers.
Second Platform Under Review For Offaly Train Station
Clara Train Station could get a second platform as part of an Irish Rail review.
Longford Westmeath TD Calling For Review Of School Transport Scheme Policy
He believes the current policy is not appropriate.
€9.7m Water Plant Upgrade Completed In Offaly
The water supply has been removed from the EPA'S "at risk" list
Revenue Seize Contraband Around €2.7m Across Midlands, Louth, Dublin And Rosslare
Revenue officers seized the goods through risk profiling.
Portlaoise IWA Raising Funds For "Handitandem" Skydive
They want to expand to other clubs over the next few years.
Offaly School's Teabag Waste Project Earns Spot In Sustainability Final
'Environmental Innovators' is a TY programme that focuses on global food system challenges.
Midlands Counties See EV Sale Surge In First Three Months Of 2025
EV sales in Offaly have almost doubled in 12 months.
Sunny Forecast For Midlands To Continue
The temperatures have started rising across the region.
Westmeath Man Expresses Frustration With Passport System
Rory Hafford is expressing his concerns with the current passport renewal system.
21 New Acts Revealed For Forest Fest
Forest Fest returns to Emo this July.
The IRHA Is Appealing For Compulsary Black Boxes
The association believes it's essential to make roads safer.
Westmeath Woman Receives Suspended Sentences For Part In Revolut Scam
The scam saw a doctor lose €11,000.
Ireland Needs A Tariff Response Plan - Midlands North West MEP
Incoming tariffs from the US could halve chemical and pharma exports.
Offaly County Council Set To Present Improvement Plans On "Peat Foundation" Roads
Most of the counties roads are built on peat foundations.
Irish Wheelchair Association Launch #AccessNoJoke Campaign
A Midlands wheelchair user gives his outlook.
Midlands Animal Rescue Shelter Calls For Microchipping Fines
Three dogs were murdered and dumped in a Westmeath bog over the weekend.
