Roscommon protest ends

An overnight sit-in at the Urgent Care Centre in Roscommon County Hospital has now come to an end.

An overnight sit-in at the Urgent Care Centre in Roscommon County Hospital has now come to an end.

At least 50 people stayed in the waiting room of the centre from 8pm last night until 9am this morning to protest against the downgrading of 24 -hour emergency services.

Last night, about 300 people held a candle-lit vigil outside the Accident and Emergency unit to highlight their concerns.

The Roscommon Hospital Action Group will now hold a march on Saturday in Boyle in north Roscommon.

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

Irish homelessness Government criticised for missing social and affordable housing targets
National Risk Assessment for Ireland Tánaiste urges Israel ‘to show humanity’ and allow more aid into Gaza
Lego set based on RNLI lifeboat could soon become a reality Lego set based on RNLI lifeboat could soon become a reality
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited