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44 surgeries cancelled at local hospital
The figures were revealed at this week's meeting of the regional health forum west.
Jul 2, 2026 17:10
Concern over growing number of people on trolleys at local hospitals
Figures from the INMO show Sligo University Hospital was second nationally- going from 466 to 885.
Jul 2, 2026 13:16
Local TD says many people in Co. Fermanagh wish to be part of the EU
Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny raised the matter of reunification.
Jul 2, 2026 13:08
Three hospitalised following crash in Co. Roscommon yesterday
The three occupants of the car were brought to the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar, as a precaution.
Jul 2, 2026 13:04
Weather set to improve locally in the coming days
Meteorologist with Met Éireann, Michelle Dillon says the weather will improve.
Jul 2, 2026 13:02
New motorway plaza planned for Ballinasloe gets the green light
Petrogas Group Ltd applied to Galway County Council last year for planning permission.
Jul 2, 2026 12:56
Over €400,000 announced for local community organisations
Minister for Rural and Community Development Dara Calleary announced the successful projects today under the Local Enhancement Programme 2026.
Jul 2, 2026 12:55
50 patients waiting for a bed at local hospitals
The INMO's latest trolley watch report has been published.
Jul 2, 2026 12:08
Illness suffered by one local person raised on floor of the Dáil
Longford-Westmeath TD Micheál Carrigy raised the issue - saying Ireland has one of the highest rates of sarcoidosis.
Jul 2, 2026 08:20
Local hospital the second most overcrowded in the country last month
Nationally, University Hospital Limerick was the most overcrowded in June.
Jul 2, 2026 07:36
Local solicitors among those to quit over pay changes
From today, solicitors will be paid a flat fee of 520 euro - regardless of how many appearances they represent a client at.
Jul 1, 2026 17:51
Two local water supplies on EPA's 'at risk' list.
The report says THM limits were exceeded in both supplies.
Jul 1, 2026 17:36
Further calls for temporary flood measures in Ballinasloe following Minister's visit
The Junior Minister met with members of Ballinasloe Flood Action Group during his visit.
Jul 1, 2026 17:34
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