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HSE paid almost €10 million to private recruitment firms

Galway GP says HSE spending on private recruitment firms is a waste of money.

Oct 22, 2022 13:25

Longford builders suppliers wins prestigious award

The well-known Longford store employs 19 people.

Oct 22, 2022 12:17

Carrick on Shannon named one of top five friendliest places in Ireland

Two towns in the Shannonside Northern Sound region are hoping to be crowned Ireland's friendliest place in Ireland.

Oct 22, 2022 10:05

Roscommon Galway TD concerned over lack of fire service in Castlerea area

Deputy Claire Kerrane says the second largest town in Roscommon needs a service of its own.

Oct 21, 2022 17:28

Colm Horkan murder accused describes moments around fatal shooting

This afternoon the jury witnessed video footage of a further interview of Stephen Silver in connection with the fatal shooting on June 17th 2020.

Oct 21, 2022 17:26

Busy south Longford regional route closed until Sunday following crash

The crash occurred just after 7am with gallons of fuel spilling across a wide areas.

Oct 21, 2022 16:25

Producers of defective blocks should be held accountable - Roscommon TD

The levy has proved controversial since it was announced in the Budget.

Oct 21, 2022 14:02

Funding secured for GP service in South Roscommon-East Galway

A meeting was held last week with the Minister for Health.

Oct 21, 2022 13:44

Demand for homeless and addiction services in Shannonside region increasing

Merchants Quay Ireland, which provides support for those who are homeless and struggling with addiction, also reported a 5% increase in Heroin and Cocaine users presenting to centres.

Oct 21, 2022 13:44

Increase in roadside alcohol and drug testing in Shannonside region in 2021

The latest report from the Medical Bureau of Road Safety shows 177 motorists in the Shannonside region provided blood or urine samples to gardaí, an increase from 130 in 2020

Oct 21, 2022 13:41

Colm Horkan murder accused concerned over COVID precautions in Garda interviews

Over the course of the afternoon, the accused began interacting with Detectives, telling them to practice social distancing and remove themselves from his surrounds.

Oct 21, 2022 13:39