Man due in court in connection with fatal Longford stabbing
A man is due to appear in court later this morning charged in connection with a fatal stabbing in Longford on Tuesday. A 31-year-old...
Three week wait for students at Athlone I.T to access some mental health services
The USI has expressed concern that Athlone I.T students face a three-week waiting list to access mental health services. A new report claims that in...
BREAKING: Man charged in connection with fatal Longford stabbing
A 24-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal stabbing in Longford town centre on Tuesday. The man, who is not believed...
24 year old remains in custody after fatal stabbing in Longford
A 24-year-old man remains in Garda custody in Longford this evening in connection with the murder of a 31-year-old Polish national in the town...
Longford Council Chief Executive defends IDA performance in county
The Chief Executive of Longford County Council is defending the IDA’s work in relation to the county. The authority often comes under fire for...
Anti-fracking campaigners say Dáil bill won’t be final say on issue
Campaigners opposed to fracking are adopting a wait and see approach to the proposed legislation to ban the process in Ireland. Sligo Leitrim...
LISTEN: Gardai issue description of Longford stabbing victim and chief suspect
Gardai in Longford have issued a description of the victim and assailant in yesterday’s fatal stabbing in Longford as they appeal for help in...
Shannonside schools get 14 extra resource teachers
Shannonside schools have benefitted from an extra 14 resources teacher position since September. The Minster for education has confirmed that an extra six posts...
Leader funding in Longford should be available from January next
Community groups and individuals in Longford should finally be able to access leader funding from January next year. That’s according to Fine Gael Councillor...
Gardai confirm “serious assault” in Longford town this morning
The Garda Press Office has confirmed what they describe as a “serious assault” in Longford town this morning. They say a man in his...
Connacht Cup first round draw made
in local soccer the first round of the TP Brennan Connacht Cup to take place on the 3rd of December has been announced by...
Podcast: Michael Glaveys make it into Connacht Intermediate final
Roscommon champions Michael Glaveys booked their place in the Connacht Intermediate final with a 0-19 to 1-15 win over Bohola Moy Davitts in Evelrys...
Michael Glaveys into Connacht intermediate final
Roscommon champions Michael Glaveys booked their place in the Connacht Intermediate final with a 0-19 to 1-15 win over Bohola Moy Davitts in Evelrys...
Annie Mahon (nee O’Loughlin)
Annie Mahon (nee O’Loughlin)
Kilnatruhan, Killoe, Co Longford and formerly Gort, Co Galway
Wednesday November 8th
Loving wife of Andy and mother of Michael, Siobhán, Yvonne (Crilly)...
Maire Carey
Maire Carey.
Grovelands, Athlone
Tuesday, November, 7th
Reposing at the Strand Funeral Home, Athlone tomorrow (Thurs) from four o’clock, with removal to St Mary’s Church at quarter...
Teresa (Tessie) Guinan
Teresa (Tessie) Guinan.
57 Bloomfield Drive, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.
Tuesday, November, 7th tragically.
Predeceased by her mother Peggy Keenan. Sadly missed by her loving husband Vincent, sons...
Podcast: Michael Glaveys make it into Connacht Intermediate final
Roscommon champions Michael Glaveys booked their place in the Connacht Intermediate final with a 0-19 to 1-15 win over Bohola Moy Davitts in Evelrys...
”TOO TRAUMATISED TO GO HOME” John Leahy gives account of friend’s ordeal
54 year old Richie McKelvey, who was beaten and tied up by a group of men at the weekend, was too traumatised to return...
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...