News - Disability
Roscommon disability centre receives positive HIQA report
The house is intended to provide service for people with severe level of intellectual disability and those with autism spectrum disorders.
Apr 22, 2026 10:46
Over 8,500 local children waiting for disability needs assessment
An assessment of need is an assessment carried out by the HSE for children or young people with a disability.
Feb 23, 2026 07:20
Almost a quarter of Roscommon people living with disability - 'significantly higher' than national average
Almost a third of the county’s population are living in deprivation – also higher than the national average.
Sep 22, 2025 16:50
Transport charge for people with disabilities in Northwest & Midwest to be scrapped
The HSE has allocated €250,000 for the remainder of 2025, with an additional €500,000 secured from 2026 to permanently cover the cost.
Aug 9, 2025 15:21
International Protection applicants to be accommodated in Castlerea
The contract with this centre has been signed for a period of one year.
Aug 29, 2024 07:38
Local towns unsafe for people with disabilities says local carer
Roscommon County Council says it is taking steps to improve conditions for all vulnerable road-users.
Mar 26, 2024 17:37
Brideswell NS named junior county winner of national art competition
The "Someone Like Me" art competition was created as part of the National Disability Authority's work to nurture positive attitudes towards persons with disabilities.
Jan 20, 2024 13:17
Green light given to upgrade at local railway station
Iarnród Éireann recently submitted an application for new facilities at Athlone train station.
Jan 14, 2024 14:54
Over 10% of tourist beds in the region used to accommodate refugees
According to the report, Leitrim and Westmeath have the highest proportion of beds contracted to the Government in the region.
Jan 9, 2024 13:06
Increase in Carer's Allowance claims locally over past 12 months
Figures from the Department of Social Protection show 3,614 carers in receipt of the payment in May 2023.
Jul 31, 2023 13:54
Local activist says Longford Town not accessible to disabled people
Footpath conditions, curb height and poorly laid out accessibility infrastructure are some of the issues highlighted by the woman.
May 17, 2023 17:26
Hopes for expansion of disability services along Roscommon/Galway border
The service has been in operation since 2021 and hopes to expand in the coming years
May 17, 2023 11:17
High marks for Longford disability centre following HIQA inspection
Overall the inspector observed that the centre was very clean and in a good state of repair.
Jan 13, 2023 07:38
Job event for people with disabilities takes place in Leitrim today
The event takes place in Carrick on Shannon this afternoon.
Jul 26, 2022 08:28Shannonside Newsletter
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