Saturday, November 4, 2017

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Over 50% increase in local drink drive detections this December

There's been a 55% increase in the number of people detected for drink drinking in the Roscommon Longford garda division during December this year,...

Edenderry decision should be good news for Lanesborough power station – Fitzmaurice

Roscommon-Galway Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice is welcoming the decision by Bord Pleanála to grant permission for the Edenderry power plant in Offaly. Bord Pleanála announced this...

Longford woman’s doctor found guilty of poor professional performance

A doctor who previously worked at the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar has been found guilty of poor professional performance in failing to diagnose...

Gardai investigate assault on teenage boy in Edgesworthstown

Gardai in Granard are investigating a serious assault on a teenage boy in Edgeworthstown last night. The male, who is believed to be in his...

Nearly 7,000 speeding fines in region this year

More than 6,800 speeding fines, amounting to €570,000, have been paid in the Shannonside region so far this year. Garda figures, released to Shannonside FM,...

Doctor to give evidence at Medical Council hearing over care given to Longford woman

A doctor who is facing allegations of poor professional performance in relation to the care of an 80-year-longford woman is due to give evidence...

Man convicted of kidnapping woman in Longford

A man has been convicted of kidnapping the mother of his children in Longford after she obtained a barring order again him. A Central Criminal...

REVEALED: Significant rise in planning applications in Shannonside region

The number of planning permissions granted in the Shannonside region rose by 33 per cent in the third quarter of this year. According to the...

Lanesboro distillery gets planning go-ahead

Lanesboro has been given a major boost today, with planning permission granted for a new tourist attraction to be developed at the village. Longford County...

Jury to resume deliberations in trial of man accused of kidnapping Longford woman

A jury will resume deliberations today in the trial of man accused of raping his former partner after kidnapping her in Longford. The woman's partner...

Mohill exit and Davis steps down

Leitrim champions Mohill were knocked out of the Connacht senior football championship at a quarter final stage after a 5 point defeat to Castlebar...

PODCAST: Saint Brigids win the Roscommon senior county final

  St.Brigids retained the Hudson Bay Hotel Roscommon Senior football title with a dramatic five point win over Roscommon Gaels. They won by 3-13 to...

Daly Brothers Back In Roscommon Panel

A number of high-profile Roscommon footballers have been invited back to pre-season training having missed last year’s campaign. The Irish Times reports that quoting Roscommon manager...

Mary Killion (nee Egan)

Mary Killion (nee Egan) Lower Curramore, Kiltoom, Athlone Co Roscommon and formerly of Menlough, Ballinasloe Co Galway Saturday, November 4th, peacefully at home surrounded...

James (Jimmy) Killian

James (Jimmy) Killian Lismoy, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford. Friday, November 3rd, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his loving wife Kathleen. Sadly missed and...

John Joe Dolan

John Joe Dolan Church Street, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim. Friday November 3rd peacefully at home. Husband of the late Anna May. Sadly missed by his sons Con and Michael,...

PODCAST: Saint Brigids win the Roscommon senior county final

  St.Brigids retained the Hudson Bay Hotel Roscommon Senior football title with a dramatic five point win over Roscommon Gaels. They won by 3-13 to...

PODCAST: Are today’s kids lazier than their parents’ generation?

A survey shows that only 33 per cent of today's parents require their children to do chores in the home. In contrast, 83 per cent...

LISTEN: Friday’s panel discussion

The Prime Time investigation into the standard of rental properties and the political crisis in the North were among the topics of Friday's panel...