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'I feel very angry about it' - Boyle reaction to appeal lodged against Aldi store
Local woman Jane Suffin says it's very disappointing an appeal has been lodged.
Feb 18, 2026 07:18
Blow to Aldi's Boyle plans - as appeal lodged over planning go-ahead
An appeal was lodged by a third party yesterday to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
Feb 17, 2026 16:21
Major jobs boost for Longford - as cyber-security company announces 80 new roles
They're being created by cyber-security company ZeroRisk, which is setting up a new facility in Longford.
Feb 17, 2026 15:33
€90m for completion of Ballagh to Scramogue N5 upgrade
The money has been assigned by Transport Infrastructure Ireland today.
Feb 17, 2026 15:15
Funding boost for Longford-Mullingar road upgrade - as €6m announced
The money has been assigned today by Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
Feb 17, 2026 13:39
628 Patients Waiting for Hospital Beds Nationwide This Morning
Locally Sligo University Hospital continue to be busy with 37 admitted patients on trolleys this morning.
Feb 17, 2026 13:07
Three Critical Mental Health Roles Withdrawn in West Roscommon
The HSE says they've been decommissioned from the E-Mental Health Hub in Castlerea have been decommissioned.
Feb 17, 2026 13:03
€1.5m allocated to Carrick on Shannon bypass project
The entire Carrick bypass will cost up to €500 million and aims to address big traffic problems in the town.
Feb 17, 2026 12:00
Leitrim issued status yellow ice and snow weather warning
This warning comes into effect from 2 o'clock tomorrow morning and will also affect Sligo and Donegal.
Feb 17, 2026 11:05
Public Meeting to Discuss New Playground in Ballymahon
The current playground is said to be not fit for purpose while it's felt a new one would benefit children and parents in Ballymahon and surrounding areas.
Feb 17, 2026 08:19
Local Senator Calls for more Postnatal Care
Sligo-Leitrim Senator Nessa Cosgrove has called for year-long postnatal support, expanded mental health services, physical recovery care, and workplace flexibility.
Feb 17, 2026 08:15
Fianna Fáil Councillor Criticises Poor Garda Response Times in Roscommon
Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice was elected as chairperson of the Roscommon Local Community Safety Partnership last month.
Feb 16, 2026 17:04
Flood damaged worsened by underinvestment - TD Sorca Clarke
Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke says repeated flooding has been worsened by delays, underinvestment and a lack of urgency despite clear warnings.
Feb 16, 2026 13:22
Ireland should play Israel despite the Gaza war - Boxer
Last year, the FAI voted to submit a motion to UEFA to ban Israel from European competitions, but they say they intend to fulfil the fixtures.
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