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Hundreds gather as Roscommon Christmas lights switched on

The Christmas Lights committee recently confirmed they had installed a sustainable eco tree this year.

Nov 24, 2025 09:41

Longford councillors to vote on 7% rates increase this afternoon

They will sign off on a budget of over €80 million for 2026 - an increase of over €4 million on this year.

Nov 24, 2025 08:52

Calls for urgent action to prevent further deaths at Roscommon crossroads

Roscommon County Council's meeting will today hear immediate action is needed at Scramogue cross.

Nov 24, 2025 07:40

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

Roscommon councillor defends location of new multimillion-euro sports centre

The indoor and outdoor facility is planned for Roscommon town.

Nov 23, 2025 12:53

Ballymahon tourism provider plans active singles events in Longford

Brendan Flanagan, who runs Ethical Tours, says there's a growing tourism market among single people.

Nov 23, 2025 12:43

Roscommon town set to switch on Christmas lights this evening

The Roscommon Lights committee are celebrating their 32nd year erecting the Christmas lights in the town.

Nov 23, 2025 09:29

Yellow rain and wind warnings impact Leitrim and Northwest region

Met Éireann is warning of spot flooding and difficult travelling conditions.

Nov 23, 2025 08:36

Paul Costelloe remembered as pioneer of Irish fashion after his passing

His family said in a statement he passed peacefully in London surrounded by his wife and children following a short illness.

Nov 23, 2025 08:18

'You attacked Sarah in the most vicious, violent, evil manner possible...weak, pathetic coward' - Sarah McNally's Longford family tell her killer

In a letter to the court, published in full below, the McNally family told Marcin Pieciak: "You attacked Sarah in the most vicious, violent, evil manner possible. You robbed her of the life she deserved, and absolutely destroyed ours in the process."

Nov 22, 2025 17:40