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Minister highlights failures occurred in treatment of Bryonny Sainsbury
An inquest in 2024 heard some advice from Beaumont Hospital was not followed at Mullingar Hospital.
Mar 11, 2026 16:48
Local region issued with wind warning
The alert will be in operation until 6pm tomorrow.
Mar 11, 2026 16:44
Lack of childcare places for refugee children
Children are going to primary school early, and some parents can't engage in English classes and education.
Mar 11, 2026 16:43
Minister and HSE issue formal apology to family following Bryonny Sainsbury's death
During a recent meeting with the Sainsbury family, the Minister and the HSE CEO heard first-hand accounts of the profound trauma endured by the family.
Mar 11, 2026 16:38
Former mayor of US city visits Roscommon council HQ
Downey was founded by Taughmaconnell native John Gately Downey in 1873, and is twinned with Co Roscommon.
Mar 11, 2026 13:50
First-time buyers face 71-year wait for new home in Ballinamore
It's 58 years in Carrick-on-Shannon, 62 years in Granard, 74 years in Boyle, and 116 years in Roscommon town.
Mar 11, 2026 13:44
Concern among Leitrim refugees about possible far-right protests
Some refugee children are increasingly going to primary school at a younger developmental stage because they can't get childcare.
Mar 11, 2026 13:38
Minister and HSE issue formal apology to family of Bryonny Sainsbury
Mar 11, 2026 12:05
Portiuncula maternity alliance to march in St Patrick's Day parade
Five reviews into maternity service failures at the facility are set to be completed by the end of this month.
Mar 11, 2026 10:58
Garda probe after man found dead in Cavan
Shortly after 3am, gardaí and emergency services were alerted when the body of a man in his 40s was discovered at a residential property on Connolly Street, Cavan.
Mar 11, 2026 08:48
First-time buyers face 216-year wait for new home in Ballymahon - study
The wait would be 137 years in Longford town, 116 years in Roscommon town, and 109 years in Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim.
Mar 11, 2026 08:13
Leitrim council delegation bound for US for Patrick's Day trip
Leitrim council cathaoirleach Paddy Farrell says it's important to keep sending Irish delegations abroad.
Mar 11, 2026 07:23
Call for tractor training school for teenagers at Granard Mart
The call will be made at Longford County Council's meeting this afternoon.
Mar 11, 2026 07:19
Incident at Longford courthouse one of 23 safety issues flagged by Courts Service
TheJournal Investigates are reporting that a member of the public struck a defendant on the back of the head during a consultation with their solicitor.
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