Eoghan Murphy
Hopes of 'significant' jobs boost for Castlerea - as three plots of land to be sold next week
Roscommon County Council is set to sell three pieces of land in the Demesne to different companies - Connaught Contractors, Colleran Building and Civil Engineering, and All Star Shredding.
Feb 19, 2026 13:10
'No GPs available' to Roscommon IPAS residents
There are 193 people, including 87 children, living in IPAS accommodation in the county.
Feb 19, 2026 13:06
Longford senator calls for 'phone-blockers' in cars and tractors
Over 25,000 drivers were caught using a hand-held mobile phone in 2024.
Feb 19, 2026 13:03
Roscommon council writes off nearly €1.5m in business rates
€456,000 were in the Roscommon town area, and over €300,000 in both Boyle and Ballaghaderreen.
Feb 19, 2026 12:57
Plans for short-term rental homes in Boyle get the green light
Mervyn Boles applied for planning permission for significant works at the 'Boles of Boyle' building.
Feb 19, 2026 12:53
Two thirds of people in rural areas can't get a taxi, research finds
New research from the Competitions and Consumer Protection Commission reveals one in four people experienced problems while trying to hail a cab, and gave up.
Feb 19, 2026 09:19
Unqualified teenagers driving powerful tractors and trailers - Longford senator
Senator Paraic Brady says sometimes teenagers drive tractors and loaded trailers that weigh up to 35 tonnes.
Feb 19, 2026 08:24
Future of Castlerea Musical Society to be discussed tonight - with no show this year
Members and supporters are invited to attend a meeting taking place at Tully's Hotel in Castlerea at 8pm tonight.
Feb 19, 2026 07:36
Drug-driving Longford pharmacist, who assaulted a garda, due to be sentenced today
At Longford Circuit Court last week, 42-year-old Sean Stakelum, of Park Road, Longford, pleaded guilty to charges arising from incidents in October 2020 - including assaulting a garda, dangerous driving, and drink and drug-driving.
Feb 19, 2026 07:21
Land is as 'saturated' as it's ever been, says Longford IFA
A rain warning is in place until 11 o'clock tonight in Longford, and the eastern half of the country.
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