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Former mental health hostel in Boyle to be sold by HSE
Renbrack House on the Woodenbridge Road closed down several years ago.
Jun 28, 2025 13:13
Roscommon litter fines low despite over 2,000 complaints
The new figures relate to the period between 2021 and 2024.
Jun 28, 2025 13:11
Leitrim still unprepared for future storms, says local councillor
Over 9,000 homes and businesses lost power in the county, following Storm Éowyn in January.
Jun 28, 2025 11:07
Weekend discharges on the rise in hospitals across Shannonside region
That's according to data compiled by the Department of Health and published in yesterday's Irish Independent.
Jun 28, 2025 11:07
Night and Day Festival continues at Lough Key Forest Park
The popular music event kicked off yesterday and finishes tomorrow night.
Jun 28, 2025 09:29
Homeless figures hit new high as over 16,000 registered, including 4,500 children
May's figure's disclosed another record breaking number of people living in emergency accommodation, but doesn't take into account the hidden homeless.
Jun 28, 2025 08:25
Local TD and GP welcomes extension of Long Covid scheme
It follows a Labour Court recommendation to extend paid leave for affected healthcare workers.
Jun 27, 2025 17:21
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
Roscommon off-duty Garda not convicted over late night assault
The court heard that the Garda was off-duty on the night of the incident on January 21st 2023, when he was out with friends in Ennis.
Jun 27, 2025 16:36
Longford Women's Link responded to just under 1,000 calls last year
Its CEO Tara Farrell also confirmed that it supported 331 women and children in cases of domestic abuse and violence.
Jun 27, 2025 13:01
Phone coverage issues in new ward at Portiuncula Hospital rectified
Ballinasloe based Councillor Alan Harney sought an update on the issue at the most recent Regional Health Forum meeting.
Jun 27, 2025 12:55
Two local Municipal Districts welcome new cathaoirligh
The two new cathaoirligh will each hold the role for one year, and are to be paid €6,000.
Jun 27, 2025 12:45
Senator says Longford minor injury unit 'unlikely' to be developed in the near future
That's according to local senator Joe Flaherty, who welcomed the news of the potential development.
Jun 27, 2025 12:36
Paddy Farrell formally elected as Leitrim council cathaoirleach
He was proposed by his party colleague Seán McGowan, seconded by another colleague, Mary Bohan, and deemed elected.
Jun 27, 2025 12:26Shannonside Newsletter
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