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628 Patients Waiting for Hospital Beds Nationwide This Morning

Locally Sligo University Hospital continue to be busy with 37 admitted patients on trolleys this morning.

Feb 17, 2026 13:07

Three Critical Mental Health Roles Withdrawn in West Roscommon

The HSE says they've been decommissioned from the E-Mental Health Hub in Castlerea have been decommissioned.

Feb 17, 2026 13:03

€1.5m allocated to Carrick on Shannon bypass project

The entire Carrick bypass will cost up to €500 million and aims to address big traffic problems in the town.

Feb 17, 2026 12:00

Leitrim issued status yellow ice and snow weather warning

This warning comes into effect from 2 o'clock tomorrow morning and will also affect Sligo and Donegal.

Feb 17, 2026 11:05

Public Meeting to Discuss New Playground in Ballymahon

The current playground is said to be not fit for purpose while it's felt a new one would benefit children and parents in Ballymahon and surrounding areas.

Feb 17, 2026 08:19

Local Senator Calls for more Postnatal Care

Sligo-Leitrim Senator Nessa Cosgrove has called for year-long postnatal support, expanded mental health services, physical recovery care, and workplace flexibility.

Feb 17, 2026 08:15

Fianna Fáil Councillor Criticises Poor Garda Response Times in Roscommon

Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice was elected as chairperson of the Roscommon Local Community Safety Partnership last month.

Feb 16, 2026 17:04

Flood damaged worsened by underinvestment - TD Sorca Clarke

Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke says repeated flooding has been worsened by delays, underinvestment and a lack of urgency despite clear warnings.

Feb 16, 2026 13:22

Ireland should play Israel despite the Gaza war - Boxer

Last year, the FAI voted to submit a motion to UEFA to ban Israel from European competitions, but they say they intend to fulfil the fixtures.

Feb 16, 2026 13:18

Athlone butcher Christopher Fitzsimons jailed for 13 years - after raping girl 18 times in 13 months

Christopher Fitzsimons (40), described in court as “a wolf in sheep's clothing”, was convicted by a Central Criminal Court jury last July of all 22 counts against him relating to the three complainants, including 18 counts of raping one of the girls over an 13-month period.

Feb 16, 2026 13:05