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Following the publication of a new report from Bank of Ireland which predicted a shortfall of over 7300 residential care beds for older people by 2026 I strongly believe that we must increase capacity across the country in nursing homes as families continue to struggle with an ageing population. “These figures show that the number …

In a bid to highlight the problems those struggling with mental health face the charity ‘Grow’ are organising a free two week community mental health programme in Castlerea, to take place on Tuesday September 18th and again on Tuesday September 25th. The first talk will be facilitated by Rachel Heviken, psychotherapist and life coach and …

What a wonderful weekend we had at the annual Strokestown Agricultural and Industrial show which took place on Saturday and Sunday. Well done to the hard working committee and all involved in making it such a great success each year as it now celebrates ’ 152nd year! Congrats to the best dressed Man local man Seamus Dockery! …

It is deeply disappointing and quite alarming to hear the news that no less than seven shops in the picturesque town of Carrick-on-Shannon in County Leitrim have announced their imminent closure.   Newsagents Prior’s and Gartlan’s closed their doors for the final time on August 31st, while Scented Meadows, Ruche Boutique, Crescendo and Sherbet have …

In good news for County Leitrim four schools in the region are set to benefit from additional funding through the Clár programme.   €50,000 has been allocated to Mohill Community College for an upgrade to their astroturf pitch while 20,700 has been allocated for Largy NS for an upgrade of the playground.   St Joseph’s …

I find it seriously alarming that there is such an obvious lack of Emergency Consultant cover in the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar – as well as in Midland Regional, Portlaoise. These shocking figures show that nine hospitals around the country with 24/7 Emergency Departments do not have an Emergency Medicine Consultant present around the clock.This …

In positive news for the town of Elphin the Day Centre and Elphin Windmill have been confirmed as winners in the county final of the National Lottery Good Causes competition. Elphin Day Centre has been announced as winner of the Health and Wellness category while Elphin Windwill are winners of Arts and Culture and Heritage …

I am delighted to see that the Health Information and Quality Authority – Hiqa – has praised the standard of care in of the Abbey Haven Care Centre and Nursing Home in Boyle, which caters for 62 residents. Residents said they were very happy living in the centre and that they enjoyed the comfort of …

I find it very absolutely unacceptable that a total of more than 105,000 people are awaiting inpatient or outpatient treatment at hospitals in the midlands region. The National Treatment Purchase Fund’s figures for the end of July show more and more people in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford are waiting for inpatient or outpatient treatment. Galway …

Independent Candidate for next year’s local elections in the Boyle Municipal District Tom Crosby has expressed serious concern over the lack of Emergency Consultant cover in the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar – and in eight more Emergency Departments nationwide. Speaking this week he said, he understood that “nine hospitals around the country with 24/7 Emergency …