News - Women

Major increase in obesity hospitalisations last year
The majority of the hospitalisations reported were men.
Aug 4, 2022 09:08New abortion safe zone legislation to go to cabinet today
The legislation could be signed into law by the end of the year.
Jul 27, 2022 09:07Two women arrested following attack in Longford clothes shop
One woman suffered slash type injuries in the incident.
Mar 16, 2022 18:03Negative Social Media attention a barrier to entering politics- local hospice Chair
Abuse and criticism on social media can put people off from exploring life in politics says the hospice chair
Jan 20, 2022 18:01Longford Westmeath TD cautions staff on safety following graffiti attack
Gardai are examining CCTV in an effort to find the person or persons responsible
Oct 14, 2021 17:10Gardai to begin dig in Kildare woodlands in efforts to locate missing women
Gardai believe they have credible evidence to begin the search in south Kildare.
Oct 11, 2021 07:10New report shows 90% of women feel unsafe walking alone at night
Over half of those surveyed also reported they'd been verbally harassed at night.
Sep 20, 2021 09:09Local GP urges women in early pregnancy to take Covid-19 vaccine
Advice on vaccination during pregnancy has also been updated, with women now allowed to get the jab before 14 weeks.
Sep 2, 2021 13:09Two women taken to hospital following collision on R198 near Longford town
An air ambulance took one of the women from the scene to a hospital in Dublin
Aug 19, 2021 16:08Shannonside Newsletter
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