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Visiting restrictions introduced at local hospital

In a statement, management say the facility is currently experiencing a high number of patients with respiratory viral illnesses such as Influenza.

Jan 16, 2026 16:37

The Yew Point is currently under construction and will employ an additional 50 people when operational.

Jan 16, 2026 16:34

Friday's figures show there 26 patients waiting in Sligo University Hospital.

Jan 16, 2026 13:32

190 people lost their lives on Irish roads in 2025.

Jan 16, 2026 13:25

The new employment opportunities will be an expansion to the existing 147 staff.

Jan 16, 2026 13:21

St Brigid's will do battle with Kerry and Munster champions Dingle at Croke Park.

Jan 16, 2026 08:15

The incident happened in the Magazine Avenue area of Battery Heights area of the town in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Jan 16, 2026 07:40

The incident occurred at around 5.20pm.

Jan 15, 2026 21:39

Longford missed out last year when it was confirmed it wouldn't be one of five locations for a new FRC.

Jan 15, 2026 17:18

It is expected that the new experience will open in the Summer.

Jan 15, 2026 17:17

He enjoyed a lengthy career as part of Longford County Council from 1967 to 1999.

Jan 15, 2026 17:14

Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty criticised the ten Ministers who haven't paid the money back after the mistake was revealed seven months ago.

Jan 15, 2026 17:13

Four year old Tadhg Farrell and his grand-aunt Mary Holt were killed in the blaze at Castleview Park in Edenderry on December 6th.

Jan 15, 2026 13:34

The National Lottery Christmas Countdown scratchcard was sold in Keane's Centra in Athleague.

Jan 15, 2026 13:31

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