Joe Kelly return to his home for the first time in 2021 yesterday.
Imagine spending 18 weeks battling covid-19 in hospital at 80 years of age.
That was the task facing Joe Kelly.
The good news is he has won that fight and returned home to a hero's welcome in Offaly yesterday afternoon.
Midlands103's Robert Fahy was there to take it all in:
Westmeath Woman Honoured With National Award For 30 Years Of Hospice Fundraising
Marie Kiernan has been a pillar of support to North Westmeath Hospice.
Offaly Woman Honoured For 13 Years Of Hospice Fundraising
The presentation took place as part of a special ceremony at St Francis Hospice, Blanchardstown.
Midlands TD Raises Concern Over Rising Demand For Counselling Services
The number of adults accessing CAPA and Counselling in Primary Care services was 6,254 in 2025.
International Literacy Day Marks 60 Years
An estimated 739 million young people and adults globally lacked basic literacy skills in 2024.
Laois Reaches Key National Broadband Plan Milestone
Laois joins seven other counties in the milestone.
Midlands Tax Defaulters Hit With Prison Sentences And Fines
It's revenue's latest tax defaulters list.
Midlands Firefighter Among 40 Stranded Trying To Make 9/11 New York Memorial
Their flight was cancelled this morning.
Offaly Driving Instructor Meets Government Over Driving Test Backlogs
Tullamore's Joe Wynne has been speaking to the Ministers for both Transport and Housing.
