News - Roscommon University Hospital
Progress on long-awaited new psychiatric unit in Roscommon - HSE
The state of the current 24-bed unit in Roscommon University Hospital has been regularly criticised by the Mental Health Commission.
May 27, 2026 13:14
Solutions sought to Roscommon hospital parking issues
Concerns over the lack of spaces were raised at this month's meeting of the regional health forum west by Cllr Emer Kelly.
May 27, 2026 12:57
Local hospitals among those with lengthy waiting lists
According to data from the Irish Patients Association, both were ranked in the top 10 for busiest waiting lists as of last month.
Jan 13, 2026 13:05
Over 350 patients waiting over 18 months for treatment at local hospitals
The most recent report from the National Treatment Purchase Fund reveals just over 5,000 inpatients were on the waiting list as of the end of December.
Jan 9, 2026 13:10
Design team to be in place in March for new psychiatric unit in Roscommon
The state of the current 24-bed unit in Roscommon University Hospital has been regularly criticised by the Mental Health Commission.
Dec 15, 2025 08:44
Local TD says planned psychiatric unit must remain in Roscommon
He was responding to suggestions that the 40-bed facility be developed in Ballinasloe instead.
Oct 14, 2025 13:34
Roscommon's advanced paramedic vacancy could be filled early next year
Director of the National Ambulance Service Robert Morton says the county has been earmarked for the role in 2026.
Oct 9, 2025 13:47
Nearly half a million euro spent by local hospitals on debt collectors
The figures were released by the HSE in a parliamentary response to Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín.
Sep 30, 2025 13:01
Senator says waiting list numbers at Roscommon hospital are decreasing
163 have been waiting over a year for their first outpatient consultation.
Jul 16, 2025 17:18
Local TD confirms progress on new psychiatric unit at Roscommon hospital
The existing 22-bed unit in Roscommon Hospital had been slammed by the Mental Health Commission, who believe the premises doesn't meet residents' needs.
Jun 27, 2025 17:13
Almost 300 people waiting over a year for treatment at Roscommon hospital
New figures, from the National Treatment Purchase Fund, show 151 are waiting for their first outpatient consultation.
Jun 21, 2025 15:16
Roscommon hospital donates sunscreen dispensers to local GAA clubs
The local hospital's donation coincides with Melanoma Awareness Month, which runs throughout May.
May 11, 2025 09:31
Local councillor welcomes inclusion of rehab unit on HSE Capital Plan
It follows yesterday's announcement by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.
Apr 10, 2025 14:11
Shannonside projects included in HSE's Capital Plan for 2025
Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill also announced plans for national projects such as the new Children's Hospital and National Maternity Hospital this morning.
Apr 9, 2025 13:16Shannonside Newsletter
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