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A HSE inspection found "extensive" rodent activity in one of the food businesses

'Dough prepared near rat droppings' - Three businesses shut in October

Negotiations at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) continued late into Tuesday night before an agreement was reached at approximately 3.30am on Wednesday

Strike called off as last minute deal averts nationwide disruption

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Disappointment in Leitrim over end of autism respite service

The Emergency Department at Sligo Hospital continues to be extremely busy

Leitrim people advised of long wait times in Emergency Department

Members of the GAA Health & Wellbeing committee with Leitrim County Council Cathaoirleach Cllr Mary Bohan at the launch last Sunday Picture: Willie Donnellan

Leitrim GAA & HSE launch Wellbeing Boards campaign

A child using a smartphone

Third of primary school children have no time restrictions online, charity says

12 food businesses forced to close last month

12 food businesses ordered to close across Ireland in September

Concerns as Leitrim Speech and Language Services post becomes vacant

Flu vaccines are currently being delivered on a phased basis

HSE issues major flu vaccine update for Ireland as delays hit rollout

Two key posts remain vacant in Sligo-Leitrim CAMHS ID service

Health Service Executive Chief Operations Officer Anne O’Connor

Committee seeks full breakdown of HSE top earner’s pay

A person withdrawing Covid vaccine into a syringe

HSE incurred 8.4m euro in charges for Covid vaccines that cannot be used

Doctors are calling for the Government to go further than existing legislation

Doctors urge scrambler ban and tougher e-scooter laws

Name sign outside Midlands Prison

Prison service working with HSE after number of overdose presentations at jail

A total of 48 children were identified as cases during the outbreak

MRSA outbreak in Irish children linked to bouncy castle play

Details of the food businesses served with Enforcement Orders are published on the FSAI’s website

'Live rodent ran across the floor' - Three closures issued by FSAI

Site inspections by the Data Protection Commission found storage areas in “profound disarray and neglect”

HSE fined after records left covered in mould and animal droppings
The Data Protection Commission inspected various sites after two personal data breaches.
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Ariel photo showing the significant progress at the Community Hospital Carrick-on-Shannon.

Construction continues ‘at pace’ on new 90-bed hospital in Leitrim

People with posters campaigning about the drug Skyclarys

HSE approves reimbursement of treatment for patients with rare disorder

Sinead McNamara holding up a product wearing protective gloves

Stronger regulation of vape products urged after synthetic cannabinoids found

Friedrich Merz visit to Ireland

Taoiseach urged to intervene over funding for rare neuromuscular condition drug

Rodent infestations and bad hygiene practices were among the reasons for the closures

'Human waste overflowing' - Thirteen food businesses closed in July

Taoiseach Micheál Martin

Taoiseach urged to fully fund ‘gamechanger’ homeless centre in Dublin

Mundy set for Leitrim concert at Leitrim Theatre

HSE allocates over €60,000 for six summer respite projects in Leitrim

HSE urges Leitrim people to know care options this bank holiday

Chantelle on RTE Liveline to plead for support

Mother living in hell with her teenage son

National Ambulance Service industrial action

Ambulance workers accept new pay proposals after strike
The proposals include pay rises of up to 23% for paramedics and 20% for medical emergency technicians.
Cillian Sherlock, Press Association

A demonstration being staged outside Leinster House in Dublin

Taoiseach accepts communication ‘issues’ with rare drugs reimbursement process

Emily Felix smiling while part of a protest

HSE urged to ‘think past price’ in protest over drug for Friedreich’s Ataxia

Assessment of needs system backlog

Teenage activist begins third sleepout at Dáil over special needs assessments

Thirteen food businesses ordered to close last month

Thirteen food businesses ordered to close across Ireland in June

Urgent CAMHS assessments face waits of up to 25 weeks in Leitrim

The products, sold in multiple stores across Ireland, present a risk to health as the sand may contain asbestos

Parents warned as toy sold in Irish shops may contain asbestos

Local youth service awaits funds for autism staff in Leitrim schools

Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

July deadline set for consultants to work extended hours, says Carroll MacNeill

The HSE has advised the public across Ireland to stay hydrated and look after vulnerable people as temperatures are set to soar over the next few days

Warnings in place as experts predict rare event amid 31 degree heat

Head and shoulders photo of Simon Harris speaking outside

Action taken to stop hospital consultant ‘nixers’ immediately – Tánaiste

There is no algae currently visible in the lake, a local has said

'No obvious sign of algae' in Keeldra Lake, says local

Men’s Health Week will take place from June 15 to June 21.

Leitrim men urged to take 'one step at a time' for Men's Health Week

HIQA report finds Leitrim facility is non compliant in a number of areas

HIQA finds Leitrim facility 'not compliant' on residents' rights

108 babies born alive after abortion procedures in Ireland

Coast guard search in Carlingford Lough

Man’s body recovered in search after boat sinks in Carlingford Lough

There were two convictions in the Sligo–Leitrim area in 2024 after a retailer failed to comply with the law.

HSE finds no illegal vape sales in Sligo-Leitrim during 2025 checks

MS Ireland Leitrim Branch, together with elected Leitrim representatives, pictured at a meeting in Sligo last September calling for funding for a community support worker role.

MS Ireland continues fight for Community Support Worker in Leitrim

The HSE are warning people on double strength MDMA and new ‘pink powders’ on drug market

HSE warning festivalgoers on deadly high strength MDMA circulating

The issue was raised at a meeting of the Regional Health Forum.

HSE rules out A&E services in Leitrim amid pressure on Sligo Hospital

Suaimhneas Children's Respite Services will be opening in Sligo in the coming weeks.

New service to ease pressure on Leitrim families seeking respite care

‘We don’t want to be here’, say ‘fed up’ striking ambulance workers

Leitrim ambulance staff picketing during the national strike. PIc: Graham McDermott.

National strike about 'more than just money' says Leitrim ambulance workers

Ambulance services ‘at breaking point’, Dail told amid strike action

Health experts ‘working with all concerned’ after Hantavirus evacuation flight

Ambulance strike will significantly impact services, HSE warns

Rare skin condition patients gain access to newly approved drug

EDs are busier on Bank holidays

HSE North West asks Leitrim people to consider options before attending EDs

Government repeating mistakes of headshop era with synthetic cannabis being sold

Government repeating mistakes of headshop era with synthetic cannabis being sold

Our Lady's Hospital Manorhamilton

Calls intensify for urgent care facility and injury unit at Leitrim hospital

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