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Councillor raises concerns over future of clinical facility in Longford town

Jul 21, 2025 17:19
By Shannonside News
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Councillor raises concerns over future of clinical facility in Longford town

It acts on a GP referral basis and for follow-up appointments for patients who've been treated in Mullingar.

A local councillor has raised concerns over the future of a clinical facility in Longford town.
Cllr Peggy Nolan claims a number of patients were told the consultant-led service at St Joseph's Care Centre will be moved next month.

She says the clinic currently serves around 60 patients with many more on a waiting list.
It acts on a GP referral basis and for follow-up appointments for patients who've been treated in Mullingar.
Cllr Nolan says if the move goes ahead many patients will be forced to travel to the Midland Regional Hospital:

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Shannonside FM has reached out to the HSE for comment.

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