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Councillor highlights desperate need for more mental health resources in Roscommon
The Independent councillor says she was contacted by a member of the public who couldn't access resources locally.
Apr 25, 2025 07:44
Staff shortages at Midland Regional Hospital to be raised with Health Minister
An inspection conducted in October last year found four of the nine executive management positions were unfilled.
Apr 24, 2025 16:15
Ericsson investment in Athlone a major vote of confidence for region says Enterprise Minister
Ericsson employ 1,300 people in Ireland, with the majority based in Athlone.
Apr 24, 2025 15:06
Longford TD appointed chair of Oireachtas Housing Committee
The committee scrutinises legislation and policy relating to Housing, Planning and Local Government and works towards removing barriers in the provision of housing.
Apr 24, 2025 15:00
An Post to deliver Mass Cards to the Vatican for free
The 88-year--old Pontiff passed away on Easter Monday following an illness.
Apr 24, 2025 13:47
Local Cllr encouraging people to learn how to perform CPR
Cllr John Dolan who is one of the organisers of the event, suffered a cardiac arrest in 2017.
Apr 24, 2025 13:23
Minister officially opens Mohill Public Realm Improvement Scheme
The €3.7 million upgrade of the town includes pedestrian crossings, new road surfaces, lighting and street furniture.
Apr 24, 2025 13:16
Local hospitals under pressure today according to the INMO
Sligo University Hospital is busy today with 23 patients waiting on trolleys.
Apr 24, 2025 11:25
Minister for Rural and Community Development to visit Leitrim today
The Rural Regeneration Minister will travel to Mohill, Carrick on Shannon, Leitrim Village and Drumshanbo for various official openings and events.
Apr 24, 2025 07:53
Ericsson announce massive multimillion euro investment in Athlone base
Ericsson employ 1,300 people in Ireland, with the majority based in Athlone.
Apr 24, 2025 07:12
Planning refusal for new housing development in Co. Roscommon overturned
TH Contractors had sought to build 20 homes at Carrownageelaun in Tulsk but were refused permission by Roscommon County planners.
Apr 23, 2025 16:22
Six local TD's join Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
Ten thousand lives a year are claimed by CVD which accounts for almost 30% of all mortality in Ireland.
Apr 23, 2025 15:57
Mother of Palestinian woman living in Roscommon granted safe passage from Gaza
Sherín Al Shabbagh, who lives in Ballaghaderreen, had fought for a visa for her mother Najwa since fighting broke in in 2023.
Apr 23, 2025 13:43
Local parish priest pays tribute to Pope Francis
Fr Kevin Fallon said the Argentinian had a great connection with the marginalised and tried to bring them closer to the church.
Apr 23, 2025 13:40Shannonside Newsletter
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