Thousands protest removal of Roscommon Hospital services

Up to 2,000 people took to the streets of Roscommon today to protest against the removal of acute services at Roscommon County Hospital.

It comes as the Health Service Executive continues its review of the hospital, which is due to be published in the New Year.

Among those addressing crowds at today's rally were three consultants working in Roscommon.

Senior Consultant Pat Mc Hugh said that lives would be lost if services in Roscommon were to be downgraded.