News - Minister Frank Feighan
Concerns over child protection procedures within HSE West and North-West
Senator Tom Clonan told the Seanad that clinicians in the region faced alleged intimidation after trying to report suspected child abuse to the authorities.
Jul 9, 2026 17:45
Feighan pays tribute to outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Pressure on Starmer to quit grew last week when his rival Andy Burnham was re-elected to parliament, a move which cleared the path for him to mount a leadership challenge.
Jun 22, 2026 11:10
Minister says he would like King Charles to visit Roscommon and Leitrim
The British monarch is coming to Ireland next year, in his first visit to the Republic since becoming King.
Jun 12, 2026 17:22
Local Ministers expected to be part of St Patrick's Day trips
The agenda for where various ministers will travel this year is being signed off on at cabinet this morning.
Jan 27, 2026 07:54
Local Minister calls for more funding for road networks
Sligo-Leitrim TD Frank Feighan told the Seanad the improvement and maintenance of the regional and local road network is the responsibility of each local authority.
Dec 5, 2025 13:12
Cardiology services secured for Sligo Hospital
It follows the closure of the Cath Lab at the facility on June 30th.
Jul 12, 2022 17:50
On-campus examinations at IT Sligo cancelled
The on campus exams were due to begin on Wednesday.
Jan 3, 2022 11:45
Repair works commence on damaged bridge in north Roscommon
Dec 19, 2021 09:21
Sligo IT to become part of new Atlantic Technological University
It will cover a total of 8 different campuses including Castlebar, Galway city, Killybegs, Mountbellew and Sligo.
Nov 23, 2021 08:44
Shannonside Minister hopeful advice relating to communions can change in coming weeks
Bishops of Elphin, Clogher, Meath, Raphoe, and Waterford and Lismore have all stated that scheduled ceremonies would proceed in line with public health regulations
Aug 3, 2021 17:00
Shannonside Minister says people should have clarity on vaccination plan later today
It comes after news that Ireland will get 545,000 extra doses this quarter from Pfizer
Apr 14, 2021 16:01Shannonside Newsletter
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