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Largely positive HIQA reports for Roscommon nursing homes
Unannounced inspections took place earlier, the details of which have been published this week.
Aug 29, 2025 12:07
Section of R361 to close for six weeks
The road will be closed for six weeks from September 22nd to November 3rd to facilitate the N5 project.
Aug 29, 2025 10:17
Local school secretaries and caretakers set to continue protests
Fórsa say the strike will continue until they reach an agreement with the state.
Aug 29, 2025 08:32
Irish peacekeepers to stay in Lebanon until 2027
The United Nations Security Council decided yesterday to end troop deployments in South Lebanon over the course of the next two years.
Aug 29, 2025 08:17
Breast-screening patients forced to travel long distances
Aug 29, 2025 07:55
Man remains in Garda custody following Athlone seizure
The driver, a man in his 40s, was arrested and is being held at a Garda station in the North West.
Aug 29, 2025 07:34
Local authority on the lookout for more emergency accommodation
The local authority is looking for rooms in B&Bs, hotels and guest houses, as well as self-contained units.
Aug 29, 2025 07:19
Leitrim Cllr calls on local authority to ensure there's sufficient disabled parking bays
Independent Councillor Irene Guckian Rabbitte is bringing forward a motion to next week's Leitrim County Council meeting.
Aug 28, 2025 16:36
Rooskey meals supplier wants inspections of school lunches
All primary schools are now eligible for free hot school meals.
Aug 28, 2025 16:31
Man arrested following drugs seizure worth €165,000 in Athlone and Galway
Officers also seized cannabis herb, cannabis resin, cocaine and a hydraulic press during the search a home in Athlone.
Aug 28, 2025 15:57
PODCAST: 'High-risk' mother says she'd be dead if it wasn't for Ballinasloe hospital
Last month it was announced no high-risk mothers would be seen by their maternity services anymore.
Aug 28, 2025 13:28
Concerns raised about new car park planned for Ballaghaderreen
Around 50 vehicles will be able to park in The Plots area, if the plans get the go-ahead.
Aug 28, 2025 13:20
ASTI declares full support for Fórsa's industrial action by school secretaries & caretakers
ASTI President and Creggs native, Padraig Curley has highlighted just some of the reasons behind the action.
Aug 28, 2025 13:14
Met Éireann warning motorists in Leitrim about difficult driving conditions
A status yellow rain warning remains in place until 6pm this evening.
Aug 28, 2025 13:09Shannonside Newsletter
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