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New pilot midwifery service launched at Portiuncula University Hospital
The pilot will offer postnatal clinic appointments to all women on day five and day ten after their baby is born.
Oct 13, 2023 17:27
Man still being held as remains of missing Cork woman found
The man in his 50s is being questioned at Cobh Garda Station after being arrested yesterday morning.
Oct 13, 2023 17:15
Local Minister says Budget 2024 is a sustainable plan
Speaking on today's Joe Finnegan Show, EU Minister and Longford/Westmeath TD Peter Burke defended the budget, which was revealed on Tuesday.
Oct 13, 2023 14:10
Permission sought for ground floor units and housing in Carrick
Goldpine Partnership are seeking to the develop ground floor units with a total area of 1,348 metres squared, which can be divided into between two and seven units, at a site adjacent to Flynn's Field car park.
Oct 13, 2023 12:55
Sligo and Mullingar Hospitals two of the busiest in the country
According to the latest INMO figures, there are 14 people currently waiting in the Emergency Department in Sligo and 26 people waiting for a bed overall. Mullingar has 12 patients in its Emergency Department.
Oct 13, 2023 12:45
Planning sought for major development at a Roscommon school
The school is also seeking to install a new Astro-turf pitch as well as hard and soft play areas.
Oct 13, 2023 11:13
Average price of a pint now over €6 nationally
Figures from the Central Statistics Office show the average pint of lager has gone up 50 cent in the last year.
Oct 13, 2023 09:28
Two arrested following Garda search operation in Roscommon
The search included Gardai attached to the Roscommon/Longford Drugs Unit, the North Western Armed Support Unit and local Gardaí.
Oct 12, 2023 23:38
RTÉ facing uncertainty as license fee renewals continue to drop
Representatives appeared before the Public Accounts Committee this morning.
Oct 12, 2023 16:49
Athlone set to hold first ever pride event
The event is a celebration of diversity, and acceptance, and is open to everyone.
Oct 12, 2023 16:49
Fitzmaurice calls on action from Taoiseach regarding EU regulations
He said farmers with 'peaty' land applying for the BISS, or single farm payment, would be most affected by the proposed restrictions.
Oct 12, 2023 16:49
140 used needles found during Athlone clean-up
The needles, believed to have been discarded by drug users, were found in the Battery Bridge area of the town.
Oct 12, 2023 13:18
Longford records longest average social housing turnaround time
According to the Council, the figures for 2022 were impacted by the re-tenenting of three long term derelict homes during the year.
Oct 12, 2023 13:16Shannonside Newsletter
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