Published: Fri 2 Jan 2026, 3:11 PM

Farsana and Samad Afsal with baby Aqsa.

First baby of the new year in Portiuncula University Hospital

Published: Fri 2 Jan 2026, 3:11 PM

Welcome to the world baby Aqsa Afsal, the first baby born in Portiuncula University Hospital in 2026.

Baby Aqsa arrived at 1.21am on Thursday, January 1, to proud parents Farsana and Samad Afsal from Banagher, Offaly.

Published: Fri 2 Jan 2026, 3:11 PM

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