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Portiuncula University Hospital welcomes first baby of 2026

A 'Happy New Year' for proud parents
Portiuncula University Hospital welcomes first baby of 2026

Portiuncula Hospital welcomed its first baby of 2026 in the early hours of New Year's Day Ballinasloe.

Portiuncula University Hospital has welcomed the hospital’s first baby of 2026.

Aqsa Afsal was born at 1.21 a.m. on Thursday, January 1st, to proud parents Farsana and Samad Afsal from Banagher, County Offaly.

Baby Aqsa Afsal with proud parents Farsana and Samad.
Baby Aqsa Afsal with proud parents Farsana and Samad.

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