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HIQA report highlights serious staffing concerns with Mullingar Hospital
The inspectors noted a 13% shortfall in nursing staff, a 20% shortfall in midwifery staff and 13% in healthcare assistant staff.
Apr 23, 2025 13:21
Funeral of popular Athlone businessman to take place tomorrow
He will repose at his residence today from 4pm to 8pm, with removal tomorrow morning to St. Mary’s Church for Mass at 12 noon.
Apr 23, 2025 11:12
Local Bishop to host remembrance mass for Pope Francis
Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise, Paul Connell, said Friday's mass in Longford will take place at St Mel's Cathedral at 7.30 pm.
Apr 23, 2025 08:25
Plans for much-anticipated Aldi store in Boyle delayed
The German company wants to build the store in St Patrick Street, and there would be 96 car-parking spaces.
Apr 22, 2025 18:36
Young boy who died after being struck by a car in Mullingar named locally
The fatal incident happened shortly after 6.30pm yesterday evening at the Farranshock Estate.
Apr 22, 2025 17:35
Local TD says Government not doing enough to support teachers
Sorca Clarke believes teachers are facing major challenges that weren't an issue even five years ago.
Apr 22, 2025 17:19
Roscommon GAA seeking minor alterations to planning application for Centre of Excellence
The Dermot Earley Centre of Excellence received €5.5m worth of funding as part of Large-Scale Sport Infrastructure Fund at the end of 2024.
Apr 22, 2025 17:14
Roscommon resident in Iraqi jail facing serious health issues
His wife Desree says he's been in hospital three times over the past week and can barely walk.
Apr 22, 2025 13:50
Motorist clocked at close to triple the speed limit in North Longford
That stretch of the road is a 60k zone, with the driver almost triple the prescribed limit.
Apr 22, 2025 13:43
Local Councillor pays tribute to former chairperson of Roscommon LGFA
Michael Cunningham died peacefully last Tuesday in Sligo Hospital.
Apr 22, 2025 13:25
Local MEP writes to Justice Minister requesting support for new Liam Farrell investigation
87-year-old Liam Farrell was found dead outside his home in Rooskey in January 2020, and his family believes he was attacked.
Apr 22, 2025 13:21
Motorcyclist remains in serious condition following crash in Longford
The young man was airlifted to hospital after his bike collided with a car on a local road at Mullaghavorneen beside Ballymacormack Cemetery.
Apr 22, 2025 13:14
Decision due today on new Aldi store proposed for Boyle
The German company wants to build the store in St Patrick Street, and there would be 96 car-parking spaces.
Apr 22, 2025 11:38
Pope Francis was the Pope for those ignored by other Pontiffs says local priest
Father Eamon O'Connor is a parish priest in Strokestown.
Apr 22, 2025 08:23Shannonside Newsletter
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