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HSE clarify confusion around Galway hospital

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West John Connolly raised the issue in the Dáil yesterday.

Feb 20, 2026 13:40

Works under way on 11 unfinished estates in Roscommon

Contractors, employed by the council, are working on seven estates - in Boyle, Monksland, Rooskey and Tarmonbarry.

Feb 20, 2026 13:37

Second break-in at Ballymahon store in months

The incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday, February 18th, at the Master Tech store, located on the Main Street of Ballymahon.

Feb 20, 2026 13:31

Local TDs call for commission on family farm - but government rejects it

Martin Kenny and Michael Fitzmaurice backed the proposal in the Dáil last night.

Feb 20, 2026 13:23

Hundreds attend local public meeting, as Bord Bia controversy rages on

The meeting, which took place at the MacWilliam Park Hotel in Claremorris, was organised by the IFA.

Feb 20, 2026 13:09

Local councillors believe appeal over Boyle's Aldi store will be rejected

The six councillors in the Boyle Municipal District - Sean Moylan, Valerie Byrne, Liam Callaghan, Tom Crosby, Leah Cull and Micheál Frain - have issued a joint statement this morning.

Feb 20, 2026 09:35

Local councillors believe appeal over Boyle's Aldi store will be rejected

The six councillors in the Boyle Municipal District - Sean Moylan, Valerie Byrne, Liam Callaghan, Tom Crosby, Leah Cull and Micheál Frain - have issued a joint statement this morning.

Feb 20, 2026 09:21

School staff member bitten, kicked and punched, Roscommon senator tells Seanad

The Labour Party is seeking to extend paid leave for education staff who've been injured in the classroom.

Feb 20, 2026 08:52

40 jobs could be on the way to Lanesboro - Mullooly

Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly has confirmed Longford County Council has purchased a site in Lanesboro and 40 new jobs could be on the way in the peat-related industry.

Feb 20, 2026 07:26

Almost 4,300 Ukrainians living in the Shannonside region after fleeing war

North Roscommon has the highest number of people in emergency accommodation.

Feb 20, 2026 07:19

Dáil hears of Lough Funshinagh flooding

A meeting at Leinster House last month saw locally elected members agree to raise the ongoing flooding in the area on the floors of both the Dáil and Seanad.

Feb 19, 2026 17:06