News - local authority
Roscommon Council hopeful of Storm Éowyn cost recovery
Shane Tiernan says the council are owed over a million euro from the Government.
Dec 20, 2025 11:22
New feeding room launched at Longford Shopping Centre
A collaboration between the local authority, Healthy Ireland and Longford Centre, the project is designed to promote health, connection, and empowerment for parents.
Nov 23, 2025 14:49
Rates increase and €86m Roscommon council budget agreed
This morning, the council will hold their annual budget meeting in the local authority’s headquarters in Roscommon town.
Nov 19, 2025 07:26
Roscommon councillor welcomes clarity on Civic Receptions for non-resident team members
Cllr Laurence Fallon says there had been cases in the past where non-Roscommon residents were excluded from the honour.
Sep 21, 2025 09:26
Local authorities allocated close to 44 million euro in State road grants
Roscommon will see the largest investment in the region with almost 21.3 million euro announced for local and regional roads.
Feb 15, 2024 17:13
Tenders sought for Roscommon flood relief works
The deadline for the receipt of tenders is the 2nd of February and the project is expected to take three years.
Jan 3, 2024 14:00
Over 160 council homes vacant in the Shannonside region
Longford has the highest number of vacant homes in the region at 95.
Sep 12, 2023 18:22
Interim Chief Executive appointed to Leitrim County Council
He will hold the role until with effect from the 18th of September until a permanent appointment is made.
Sep 4, 2023 17:22
Roscommon residents urged to bring bulky waste goods to special collection
These items will then be recycled.
Jun 23, 2023 13:25
Longford Councillor calls for return of town councils in local government
Town councils were abolished in June 2014 under the Local Government Reform Act.
Jun 15, 2023 08:46
Almost 50 Longford property owners respond to Ukraine housing call
The Offer A Home scheme was officially launched late last year
Jun 7, 2023 08:32
Call for local council to force Eir to fix problem manholes
Councillor Fitzmaurice wants the local authority to use the Local Government act 1964 to ensure Eir address problem infrastructure.
May 23, 2023 08:48
St Loman's campus Mullingar could be used for Ukrainian refugees
The former psychiatric hospital is located on a large campus on the outskirts of Mullingar town
Apr 24, 2023 07:26
Local council scoop health and safety excellence award
Longford County Council was the only local authority in the country to be nominated.
Mar 30, 2023 13:32Shannonside Newsletter
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