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Sligo hospital is country's third most overcrowded

Sligo University Hospital was the third highest in the country, with 924 being attended to on trolleys last month.

Apr 1, 2026 13:09

There have been several crashes on the crossroads in recent years.

Apr 1, 2026 13:05

The government cut excise duty on petrol and diesel last week, in response to the Iran war.

Apr 1, 2026 13:00

A total of 196 were registered in Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon between January and March - up from 94 in the same period last year.

Apr 1, 2026 12:52

Its the second millionaire ticket bought in Athlone in the space of a week.

Apr 1, 2026 11:20

While prices have fallen across the region, some stations are still charging 212.9 cents for a litre of diesel this morning.

Apr 1, 2026 08:11

The National Lottery has revealed the winning ticket of Monday's Daily Million was bought in the Westmeath town.

Apr 1, 2026 07:43

Tarmonbarry councillor Tom Crosby says the grants should be higher to incentivise people to switch.

Apr 1, 2026 07:40

There are only 551 officers to cover 4,200 square kilometres in Westmeath and Meath.

Apr 1, 2026 07:33

The High Court made an order for the arrest of Martina and Ammi Burke earlier this month, after they were found guilty of contempt of court.

Mar 31, 2026 17:44

Simon Harris held a meeting with Fine Gael members of Leitrim County Council and other local authorities last week.

Mar 31, 2026 17:23

Aurivo plans to install a a first-of-its-kind wood pellet burner and boiler system at its facility in the west Roscommon town.

Mar 31, 2026 17:19

The government initially decided the state would not cover the cost of the packs for medicines.

Mar 31, 2026 17:04

Liam Farrell was found dead at the back of his house in Rooskey in January 2020, in a bloodied and bruised state.

Mar 31, 2026 16:58

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