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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 14:35
Calls for investigation at well known Longford care home
Councillor Peggy Nolan had called for management at the centre to publicly address the issues, but says this hasn't happened.
Apr 10, 2025 07:50
Local politicians react to HSE Capital Plan for 2025
Several Shannonside projects feature including the construction of a rehabilitation unit and a replacement adult mental health unit at Roscommon University Hospital.
Apr 9, 2025 15:52
Shannonside projects included in HSE's Capital Plan for 2025
Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill also announced plans for national projects such as the new Children's Hospital and National Maternity Hospital this morning.
Apr 9, 2025 13:16
Public urged not to panic over HSE measles alert
Passengers who travelled on a train from Dublin to Sligo last Friday evening may have been exposed to the virus.
Apr 3, 2025 08:27
HSE issue measles exposure alert for local rail route
The HSE has stated that members of the public travelling on the Dublin Connolly to Sligo Train on Friday evening the 28th of March may have been exposed.
Apr 2, 2025 18:16Shannonside Newsletter
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