News - Roscommon

Dr Gerry O' Mara says while he doesn't expect the new scheme will have any significant impact on overcrowding, it may prevent some older patients having to lie on trolleys for a number of days in an Emergency Department.

Mary Garvey says that extreme care must be taken to ensure only suitable patients are transferred to the hospital.

Sue McMillan says the fact Irish Water were aware repairs were being carried out, and the colouring of the water had been impacted, customers should have been notified.

The call came under fire with issues highlighted around the lack of necessary services at Roscommon Hospital.

The Backstage Theatre in Longford, the Dock in Leitrim, and the Roscommon Arts Centre will receive a share of over half a million euro in funding.

The work is expected to be carried out over the coming year

Ballinalee man Jimmy Fox says local groups and businesses will greatly benefit from a reliable hackney service in the area.

The Creative Community Collective highlights positive mental health and works have been submitted by local men's sheds, young carers groups, and community organisations.

The ecumenical service will take place this Sunday, January 15th at St. John's Rest and Care Centre on the grounds of Knock Shrine at 3.45PM.

Schools across Longford, Leitrim, and Roscommon will exhibit on topics ranging from climate change, road safety, and the energy crisis.

The scheme is intended to support areas without a full time taxi service, and the NTA are now seeking applications for drivers.

€426,000 in funding was secured to support the service following a number of issues.

Principal of Tibohine National School, Mary Lynskey, is warning that schools are continuing to become targets to thieves

The statement continued that ' like many other businesses, the Cornloft is not financially viable in this climate'.