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Over 80 people in Roscommon waiting on cataract surgery
The issue of waiting lists for cataract surgery has seen special buses arrange din various parts of the country in recent years to bring people to Northern Ireland to get the procedure done
Jun 29, 2023 08:47
Leitrim council says septic tank defect compliance is increasing
The septic tank issue has been particularly difficult in Leitrim in recent years due to new regulations and the nature of the soil type in the county
Jun 29, 2023 07:48
Longford senator criticises RTE governance at Oireachtas Committee
Speaking at today's committee, the Ballinalee postmaster says the controversy has affected people's trust in the national broadcaster.
Jun 28, 2023 17:05
Leitrim residents must be financially assisted with septic tank repairs
New figures from the environmental protection agency also show Roscommon was the worst county nationally for fixing defects.
Jun 28, 2023 17:04
Leitrim TD calls for urgent action to halt threat of nursing home closures
“An increasing number of nursing homes are considering leaving the Fair Deal Scheme and say it's not providing sustainable funding
Jun 28, 2023 16:44
Roscommon's Heather Payne named in 23 player squad for world cup
The first game for Ireland will be against Australia on the 20th July.
Jun 28, 2023 13:28
Leitrim records lowest average rent nationwide
Average monthly rents in Leitrim stood at €800 per month.
Jun 28, 2023 13:25
Local councillor expresses dismay at lack of compensation for Funshinagh
Councillor Ward says he received no correspondence on this occasion and in recent months renewed his call.
Jun 28, 2023 13:21
Significant progress made in Ballinasloe hospital expansion works
Tenders also set to be opened for a new Ambulatory Gynaecology unit in the coming weeks.
Jun 28, 2023 13:10
Roscommon worst in country for fixing septic tank defects according to EPA
Just 53% of defects found by inspectors in the county were actually fixed.
Jun 28, 2023 13:07
Irish Rail apologises to Longford train users following disruption
While The 06:19 Longford to Pearse train was 38 minutes late. The 05:40 Sligo Connolly operated at a 60 minute delay.
Jun 28, 2023 11:11
Athlone nursing home praised in HIQA report
HIQA inspections are routinely carried out at public and private health care facilities to ensure standards are being met
Jun 28, 2023 09:31
Low rate of fixing septic tanks in Roscommon and Leitrim
The EPA IS concerned that the number of notified septic tank failures left unfixed by householders for more than two years has increased five-fold since 2016
Jun 28, 2023 08:48
Ground works to begin on new Leitrim sports campus in September
The project will meet the needs of several different sporting groups across the county
Jun 28, 2023 07:52Shannonside Newsletter
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