There are 503 people in hospital with the virus.
The Department of Health has reported an additional 5,156 new covid cases today.
Meanwhile the number of patients in hospital is up 16 on yesterday's figure, the total is now 503.
Of those people, 110 of them are receiving treatment in an intensive care unit.
Offaly Man Jailed for 11 Years For Abusing Five Year Old Girl Over 12 Month Period
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Tributes Paid To Westmeath Country Singer Ahead Of Funeral
Father of the Sheerin Family Band, Dan Sheerin is being remembered ahead of his funeral.
Another Westmeath Player Wins Lotto Draw
The online EuroDreams player will win €2,000 a month for the next five years.
Laois County Council Appoints New Head of Tourism
Lisa Molloy will also oversee the county's enterprise and economic development.
Government Needs Stronger Road Safety Measures - IRVA
The Irish Road Victims Association is making the call after attending a roundtable discussion at Leinster House.
National Steam Rally Returns To Laois
The Woodlands Estate in Stradbally hosts the 62nd edition of the event this Bank Holiday Weekend.
Offaly Outdoor Swimming Pool Holding Community Open Day Tomorrow
The Shannon Bank Park in Banagher is hosting its full opening tomorrow.
Bank Holiday Weekend Set To Bring Mixed Weather To Midlands
Offaly's Cathal Nolan, from Ireland's Weather Channel says there's a bit of everything in store.
