News - Hospital
Over 2400 patients waited at local hospital EDs in July
One local hospital saw its figures jump over 50% year-on-year.
Aug 2, 2022 13:29New visiting times implemented at Portiuncula Hospital
The public is also being asked to keep visits as short as possible
Jul 8, 2022 13:52Longford CF campaigner 'devastated' after contracting Covid
Longford CF campaigner Jillian McNulty says she may have to be admitted into hospital as a result of her getting Covid.
Jul 5, 2022 18:05Covid outbreak on three medical wards at local hospital
People are being advised if they have any symptoms of Covid to stay away.
Jul 5, 2022 12:11Covid levels continue to rise in local hospitals
Current hospital levels are over four times higher than the figures at the start of June.
Jul 4, 2022 13:30Over 1,200 patients left local EDs without treatment in May
Sinn Féin's health spokesman, David Cullinane, says the problem is partly down to overcrowding.
Jul 1, 2022 17:43Longford woman settles High Court case over care at birth for over €8m
Rachel is in college in Athlone and hopes to gain a third-level qualification.
Jun 30, 2022 15:50WATCH: Roscommon mother issues public plea for good wishes for seriously ill son
The three boys are suffering from a very serious illness.
Jun 30, 2022 12:38Councillor disputes local hospital cancellation figures
According to Councillor Byrne, the figures do not take into account the rescheduled procedures.
Jun 29, 2022 13:17Construction to begin on Portiuncula 50 bed unit this week
Large scale ground and enabling works finished on site earlier this year.
Jun 13, 2022 17:23Shannonside Newsletter
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