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INMO Reports Over 50 Patients Awaiting Beds at Local Hospitals
That's according to the INMO's latest trolley watch report.
Jan 15, 2026 13:25
Leitrim Among Cheapest Counties for Heating Oil in 2025
Figures published by the Heating Oil Report show that heating oil prices continue to ease across the country after the sharp rises seen in recent years.
Jan 15, 2026 13:21
Burglary Offences Down Locally, With 30 Court Appearances Last Year
Figures from the Irish Courts Service show 30 people appeared before local courts for burglary offences in the first 9 months of last year.
Jan 15, 2026 13:14
Carrick-on-Shannon Councillors Seek Urgent Meeting With OPW Minister Over High River Levels
This is over persistent high water levels on the River Shannon.
Jan 15, 2026 13:10
National Day of Action Planned as Protests Against Mercosur Trade Deal Continue
'Follow Up Friday' comes days after thousands of farmers descended on Athlone to voice their opposition to the deal.
Jan 15, 2026 13:05
30 before local courts for burglary in first nine months of 2025
Figures have been provided to Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú from the Irish Courts Service.
Jan 15, 2026 11:35
Funeral of former Longford Councillor to take place later today
Seamus Finnan, passed away at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Sunday.
Jan 15, 2026 08:17
Roscommon TD raises concern about ambulance service in the Dáil
Claire Kerrane says it's her seventh time to raise the issue in the Dáil.
Jan 15, 2026 07:40
Probe continues into Mohill theft
A quantity of cash and cigarettes were taken during the course of the incident.
Jan 14, 2026 17:19
Concerns over state of CAMHS intensify
A report published last October found over 400 children are waiting more than six months to access mental health services locally.
Jan 14, 2026 17:17
Local TD backs single-use vape bill
The Bill aims to ban the sale of disposable vapes to protect youth health and reduce environmental waste.
Jan 14, 2026 17:13
Local cancer patient waits 6 weeks for chemotherapy
Sinn Féin Leader Mary-Lou McDonald raised the case in the Dáil today.
Jan 14, 2026 13:13
Local TD's accused of political theatrics in the Dáil
Minister of State Timmy Dooley was responding to a Sinn Féin motion condemning Ireland's handling of negotiations.
Jan 14, 2026 13:09
Local schools continue to send students to third-level
The Irish Independent Feeder Schools report has been published this week,
Jan 14, 2026 13:07Shannonside Newsletter
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