A well-publicised NTA report last year found there was no State obligation to replace an Aircoach sevice between Athlone and Ballinasloe.

The HSE is currently completing an internal review process based on a completed professional valuation as part of efforts to dispose of the significant property.

The €34 million project will not add extra beds to the hospital, but it will replace outdated facilities with single-bed rooms.

The cyclist is fundraising for the Irish Kidney Association CLG and hopes to raise awareness of the services they provide.

Last year HSE Estates appointed an external advisor to support the disposal of surplus lands and buildings on the site.

133 athletes from across Ireland are set to compete at the games in Paris over the next few weeks.

The €15 million project began construction in 2022 with a focus on future expansion possibilities a priority in its design.

The school received the go ahead to construct a larger school building with three additional classrooms in September of 2023.