Health

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

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

Customers are urged to stop using the product immediately

TEMU recalls product from Ireland amid serious risk of eye damage

Kiara Lynch

Longford people with rare disorder begin groundbreaking treatment

Customers should stop using the product immediately and keep it out of the reach of children

TK Maxx issues urgent recall of popular product amid choking fears

The disruption comes amid reports of similar incidents at supermarket chains across Europe

SuperValu forced to remove food from 13 stores following cyberattack

Midland Regional Hospital Mullingar

Ophthalmology Services must return to hospital, says Longford TD

Stock image of hospital
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Department of Health responds to Longford graduate nurses’ concerns

Brandon Denniston, a local graduate nurse

Longford graduate nurses in jobs limbo after withdrawal of contracts

Parents and guardians are urged to take extra care this Halloween when purchasing children’s face paints

Parents warned over certain face paints that may contain lead

Staff of Longford County Council are pictured receiving the Regional Award and an Exceptional High Achiever Award at the Annual All-Ireland Occupational Safety Awards 2026. Picture also includes Mark Cullen, CEO of the Health and Safety Authority, Fergal McKevitt, President of NISO, and Wendy Moore, Chair of NISG

Council wins at the annual All-Ireland Occupational Safety Awards 2026

The CCPC has warned customers to stop using the product immediately

Penneys recalls popular home item amid asbestos fears

Laurel Lodge Nursing Home

'Happy and content': Longford nursing home praised for residents' care

12 food businesses forced to close last month

12 food businesses ordered to close across Ireland in September

The CCPC is encouraging families to purchase costumes from reputable retailers

Irish Parents warned over serious safety risks of Halloween costumes

Customers are advised not to eat the implicated batches

Tesco recalls popular breakfast food that may contain insects

Customers are advised not to eat the affected batches

'Do not eat' - Aldi and Supervalu issue recall of popular foods

Flu vaccines are currently being delivered on a phased basis

HSE issues major flu vaccine update for Ireland as delays hit rollout
The disruption has been linked to changes in the strains of influenza included in this year's vaccine
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Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches

'Do not eat' - Marks and Spencer issues recall of popular foods

If you purchased the product, please stop use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children

'Stop use immediately' - SHEIN issues recall as lead found in toy

Customers are advised to stop using the product immediately

B&Q Ireland issues urgent recall amid risk of electric shock and fire

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches

Popular chocolate sold across Ireland recalled amid salmonella fears

Alone annual report

At-risk older people cutting down on food and heating, Alone says

Five supplements to help keep you healthy and happy this Winter (AFF)

Just 10 child victims were formally identified in 2024 and 18 in 2025

Irish children being 'groomed, coerced or exploited' under-identified

The product was sold between 13 May and 08 June 2026

Parents across Ireland warned as toy recalled amid chemical risk

Consumers have been warned not to eat any of the affected batches

'Do not eat' - Urgent recall issued for popular ready meals

Our Lady's Manor Private Nursing Home in Edgeworthstown

HIQA critical of Longford home's care delivery and infection control

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

MRSA outbreak in Irish children linked to bouncy castle play
Four children were hospitalised following the outbreak of a rare strain of the antibiotic-resistant bacteria
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Further updates will be provided as soon as additional information becomes available

'Stop use immediately' - Smyths recall popular toy amid asbestos fears

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

Supervalu issued the recall on Tuesday

'Do not eat' - Supervalu recalls popular food product

MBI is recalling Groovy Baby “I Spy a Fly!” board book

Aldi and TK Maxx recall popular book amid choking fears

The new McCabes Pharmacy app and the McCabes PLUS program launches 7th of September

McCabes Pharmacy launches new app

Heart patient Mark Sherry and Janis Morrissey, Deputy CEO and Director or Services at the Irish Heart Foundation

Longford people urged to mind hearts in new campaign

From today, e-scooter users must wear both a helmet and high-visibility clothing when using the vehicles

E-scooter users warned as strict new rules and €100 fines in effect

Heart patient Mark Sherry, pictured with Janis Morrissey, Deputy CEO and Director of Services at the Irish Heart Foundation, says he knows he could have reduced the risk of his cardiac issues. He is backing the charity's Love Your Hearts campaign.

Longford people urged to take steps to mind hearts and avoid stroke

Occupational therapy services help people of all ages gain, regain, or improve the independence they need for everyday activities . Library picture by Getty

Some 150 Longford and Midlands kids face one-year plus OT service wait

The report looked at doctors who retained their place on the Medical Council’s Register (Picture: Submitted)

Total of 46 doctors self-report working as GPs in county Longford

The product could pose a serious risk of electric shock

'Electric shock' risk issued for circulating pumps in Ireland

Matt Gray with, Ciaran, Emily and Frank Kane. Picture: Shelley Corcoran

'This means the world': Longford delight as HSE approve Skyclarys drug

Kiara Lynch in her home on Thursday giving her reaction to the HSE decision.

Longford woman says HSE move not to fund rare-disease drug 'shameful'

Nests are now at their biggest, with up to 10,000 wasps in a single colony

Irish households urged to prepare for 'angrier and hungrier' wasps

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

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

There are approximately 47 affected products in the Republic of Ireland

TEMU issues urgent recall across Ireland amid choking risks

Senator Joe Flaherty (left) and Deputy Michael Carrigy have raised the issue of GP coverage in Lanesboro.

Concerns raised over South Longford GP clinic by local TD and Senator

Customers are urged to stop using the product immediately

Hundreds of electric blankets recalled across Ireland amid fire fears

Cllr Uruemu Adejinmi said "women must continue to have confidence in safe, accessible and consultant led maternity care throughout any transition".

Maternity Review sought to deliver safe consultant-led care for women

Major recall underway for home heaters amid fire and shock risk

Pupils in a classroom. Three-quarters of all mental health difficulties emerge before the age of 25, making timely intervention critical PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

Longford Westmeath TD says CAMHS waiting lists 'continue to grow'

Thirteen food businesses ordered to close last month

Thirteen food businesses ordered to close across Ireland in June

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

Uisce Éireann is asking households and businesses across the country to keep saving water where they can this summer

Uisce Éireann warns 'water being used faster than it can be replaced'

Daytime temperatures will widely exceed 25 degrees with values climbing to the high 20s or even low 30s in places from Friday.

Met Éireann issues advisory for 'prolonged' heatwave amid rising temps

Over a third of respondents (37%) said they only look for seasonal allergy medication when they feel the very first physical symptoms

Longford pharmacist says proactive approach is best at pollen season

Help and support is available if you are struggling with your mental health

Silence must be broken in men’s mental health', says Longford area TD

Examples of some of the complaints include a slug in a noodle dish

Fingernail found in food as FSAI received nearly 10,000 complaints

Symptoms of Listeria can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

ALERT! Cooked ham recalled from Irish supermarkets amid listeria fears

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