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HSE to sell Ballygar Health Centre amid community demand for reuse
The centre was destroyed in a fire in 2021 with the front part of the building completely gutted.
Jun 29, 2025 08:56
Former mental health hostel in Boyle to be sold by HSE
Renbrack House on the Woodenbridge Road closed down several years ago.
Jun 28, 2025 13:13
Local TD 'appalled' as children suffering with their mental health put into adult EDs
The figures also show that the number of children in those departments has increased in the HSE region of Dublin and the Midlands, from 289 in 2023 to 296 in 2024.
Jun 20, 2025 17:40
HSE confirms Longford physiotherapy service to remain in town
Locals had expressed their dismay at the news that the service could potentially have been transferred away from the town to Athlone or Mullingar.
Jun 20, 2025 12:45
Carrick resident Paul Reid set to become chair of new planning authority
Paul Reid, who lives in Carrick on Shannon, was the HSE chief executive during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and stood down from the role in 2022.
Jun 17, 2025 11:11
HSE urged to confirm Longford physiotherapy service future
Deputy Carrigy says that Minister for Older People, Kieran O'Donnell and the older persons organisation within the HSE are not in favour of the service leaving Longford.
Jun 9, 2025 16:55
Longford Physio Service will be kept in the county says local reps
Local Councillor Peggy Nolan is warning the HSE that the people of Longford will protest on the streets if the physiotherapy or any other service is taken from St Josephs.
Jun 9, 2025 13:33
Number of children locally waiting over a year for psychology treatment increases five-fold in three years
The HSE says the figure was 106 in October 2021.
Jun 3, 2025 13:50
Calls for disused HSE building in Boyle to be used as childcare facility
Renbrack House was a mental health hostel, but it closed several years ago.
Jun 3, 2025 08:20
HSE plans to dispose of three buildings in Roscommon
They are the former health centre in Ballyforan, Renbrack House in Boyle, and the former Lissdaly health centre in Lisacul.
May 30, 2025 13:33
Multimillion Euro Portiuncula Hospital ED extension delayed
Almost 7 million euro has been allocated to the project, which will include extra treatment bays.
May 28, 2025 08:49
Portiuncula University Hospital reports 69 maternity incidents in early 2025
A recent infant death at the Galway hospital is now the subject of an external review, bringing the number of ongoing investigations to 10.
May 17, 2025 14:25
Tenth review into maternity care at Portiuncula Hospital now underway
According to the Irish times, it comes after a series of serious incidents, including seven cases of babies suffering brain injuries during or after birth since 2024.
May 16, 2025 07:56
One in five teens in Roscommon region have tried cannabis before
Teenagers with no extracurricular activities are twice as likely to use cannabis.
May 1, 2025 14:35Shannonside Newsletter
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