News - Emergency
Local MEP calls for government to speed up response to weather emergencies
Speaking in the European Parliament Regional Development Committee meeting in Brussels, the Lanesboro politician says action is needed on a government level
Mar 19, 2026 11:32
Senator says emergency should be declared in Roscommon to deal with powercuts
The Fine Gael man says 768,000 customers in Ireland also had powercuts during Storm Eowyn in January.
Oct 11, 2025 11:15
Over 950 unfilled primary teaching posts labelled an 'emergency'
The INTO yesterday said there was a need to make jobs more attractive for teachers to return home from abroad.
Aug 9, 2025 08:25
Emergency summit to discuss future peace talks for Ukraine
An emergency summit of European and NATO leaders is taking place in Paris today.
Feb 17, 2025 07:53
Roscommon Injury Unit remains open over Christmas period
The unit is an alternative to visiting an emergency department, and will prevent long waiting times for patients.
Dec 26, 2024 10:25
Report published on death of inmate at Castlerea Prison
According to the report, no doctor could be contacted to formally pronounce Mr G dead.
Mar 2, 2023 13:34
Roscommon TD wants change to pre-hospital emergency care
Denis Naughten TD says changing pre-hospital emergency care would improve patient survival rates.
Feb 28, 2023 12:56
Aid appealed for Turkey Syrian earthquake by Leitrim resident
The Leitrim resident says people are dealing with a disaster of huge proportions.
Feb 17, 2023 12:39
Trolley numbers across Shannonside region grow by over 10,000 in a year
Several emergency departments in the region saw their trolley numbers double.
Dec 21, 2022 13:11
Man has died while swimming in a lake in Co. Clare
The alarm was raised shortly after 6.30pm yesterday evening.
Aug 14, 2022 12:32
Athlone Air Ambulance call outs down on 2020 levels
The vital medical service is based at Custume Barracks in Athlone.
Aug 4, 2022 08:24
Over 180 complaints locally to Irish Water last year
The complaints to Irish Water were about a variety of issues
Jun 1, 2022 09:36
Local RNLI attend several call outs over busy weekend
Crews were dispatched over the weekend.
Mar 21, 2022 13:49
Significant increase in children being admitted to Mullingar ED
Health experts are also warning that the health service is being hit by a "perfect storm" due to the high rates of Covid-19.
Nov 8, 2021 08:24Shannonside Newsletter
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