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Almost 100 people waiting for home support services across Roscommon
The figure was confirmed by Chief Officer John Fitzmaurice at February's Regional Health Forum West in response to a question from Cllr Tony Ward.
Mar 13, 2024 09:19
Funeral details announced for late broadcaster Charlie Bird
The former RTÉ journalist died on Monday at the age of 74.
Mar 13, 2024 08:08
Local students encouraged to enter BT Young Scientist
Ava Gaffney, a Transition Year student in Ballinamore Community School, recently participated in the BT Young Scientist Business Bootcamp
Mar 12, 2024 17:36
Witnesses sought following Ballintubber burglaries
Anyone who noticed anything suspicious in the area on the night in question is asked to contact their local Garda Station.
Mar 12, 2024 17:30
Over 400 patients left in local hospital beds after treatment last year
In many cases the delay in physical discharge was the result of a lack of step down beds or care facility openings.
Mar 12, 2024 17:22
Over 50 people waiting for a bed in local hospitals this morning
According to the latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, 35 patients were on trolleys in emergency departments, with a further 17 in hospitals wards at Sligo University Hospital.
Mar 12, 2024 13:15
Local concerns raised regarding dumping in County Longford
Similar dumping problems have been highlighted in County Roscommon beside bottle banks.
Mar 12, 2024 13:11
Aircoach to cease services to Dublin Airport from local stops
The Aircoach 706 and 706x service between Galway and Dublin is to cease operation on the 8th of April. The service stops in Athlone and Ballinasloe multiple times a day in each direction.
Mar 12, 2024 12:57
Roscommon County Council seeking planning for works at a local park
Plans include the resurfacing of the existing walkway, creation of a covered outdoor with age friendly seating and soft landscaping to include trees, shrubs and grass.
Mar 12, 2024 11:33
Veteran Broadcaster and Journalist Charlie Bird dies age 74
He had been living with motor neuron disease since 2021
Mar 12, 2024 10:12
Local TD highlights ambiguity in wording of referendums
In the Shannonside region, both referendums were rejected by well over 70% of voters.
Mar 12, 2024 08:39
Taoiseach urges Ireland and US co-operation to secure ceasefire in Gaza
Speaking in Boston, Leo Varadkar says the "cries of the innocent will haunt us forever if we stay silent".
Mar 12, 2024 08:07
CAB identify over 100 active targets in Shannonside region
Since 1996, the bureau has seized over €174 million in taxes and €6.5 million in social protection recoveries.
Mar 11, 2024 17:57
Man in 60s charged in relation to Monaghan road deaths
The defendant is charged with dangerous driving causing the death of teenagers Kiea McCann and Dlava Mohammed and also dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm to another person.
Mar 11, 2024 17:51Shannonside Newsletter
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