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Over 600 people over-75 spend more than 24 hours at local emergency department
They were treated there before being admitted or discharged.
Mar 10, 2026 18:05
Longford senator welcomes increase in funding allocated to vacant social homes
Over €1.2 million has been earmarked across Leitrim, Longford, and Roscommon.
Mar 10, 2026 18:02
Yellow wind warning issued to local region
It comes into effect at midnight and will remain in place until 6pm that evening.
Mar 10, 2026 16:47
Public invited to make submissions on Drumshanbo upgrade
The proposed works will consist of junction tightening in six key areas around the Co Leitrim town.
Mar 10, 2026 13:45
Almost 2,700 over 75 waited over 24 hours in EDs
The HSE target is for patients to be admitted or discharged from an emergency department within six hours.
Mar 10, 2026 13:14
Government to 'liberalise' one-off housing rural rules
The changes will be brought in by the summer.
Mar 10, 2026 13:12
Local funding allocated to vacant social homes
The total allocation for the Shannonside region represents a 28% increase compared with last year's funding.
Mar 10, 2026 13:08
Enoch Burke tells High Court his transfer to Castlerea Prison was 'unlawful'
The teacher had been detained in Mountjoy Prison since he was found in contempt of court at the start of the year, but was moved to the Roscommon location on the 1st of March.
Mar 10, 2026 11:56
Safety works at dangerous crossroads in Co. Roscommon to 'ease fears' of junction
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has agreed to carry out improvements at Scramogue Cross - after a meeting with Roscommon County Council yesterday.
Mar 10, 2026 11:51
Three people charged after public order incident in Longford
Two women and a man, all aged in their 20s, were arrested in relation to the incident, which happened around 1pm.
Mar 10, 2026 09:15
Aurivo stakeholders to meet in Roscommon tonight to discuss Dale Farm merger
The proposal, under which Aurivo would hold a minority interest, would mean the relocation of Aurivo headquarters in Sligo to Belfast.
Mar 10, 2026 07:21
300 local kids languishing on psychology waiting lists
The data shows 297 children and young people were waiting for primary care psychology services across the region at the end of January 2026.
Mar 10, 2026 07:16
Investigations continue into Westmeath church fires
Officers were called to the scene of a fire at St James' Church in Kilbeggan in the early hours of Friday morning.
Mar 9, 2026 18:08
Roscommon Gardaí seize no-tax Ford car wearing BMW plates
A court date is to follow for the driver.
Mar 9, 2026 17:52Shannonside Newsletter
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