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Investigations continuing into Carrick boats fire
The jetty reopened on Wednesday afternoon following a forensic examination.
Nov 6, 2025 07:48
Changes to Boyle post office defended
Current postmaster Paul Forde has run the business from Shop Street for nearly 20 years
Nov 6, 2025 07:28
Leitrim's commercial rates could be set to rise
Leitrim County Council is proposing the rise, ahead of its annual budget meeting next Monday.
Nov 6, 2025 07:26
Castlerea meeting to discuss planned solar farm
The project is being proposed by Castlerea Town Trust for an area known locally as the 'Cow Park' in the town's Demesne.
Nov 6, 2025 07:24
Longford Town Men's Shed hosting evening of music tomorrow
It starts at 8.30pm and will feature songs in English and Irish as well as performances from local entertainers.
Nov 5, 2025 17:38
Former Boyle mayor welcomes new Post Office location
An Post confirmed earlier today that the postal service in the Co. Roscommon town is set to move to the SuperValu Shopping Centre.
Nov 5, 2025 17:20
Carrick jetty reopens after massive fire last night
Two boats were destroyed in the blaze, but it has been confirmed no one was injured.
Nov 5, 2025 16:44
Large power outage reported in Co. Longford this afternoon
The outage was reported at around 1.30pm with the ESB hoping to restore power by 5pm this evening.
Nov 5, 2025 15:38
Garda Water Unit arrives in Carrick, as fire investigation continues
The jetty remains sealed off this afternoon, as a forensic examination continues.
Nov 5, 2025 14:28
Local TD welcomes extension of national bowel screening programme
It was announced this week that BowelScreen will now include people from the age of 58.
Nov 5, 2025 13:46
Over 60 people on trolleys in local hospitals today
University Hospital Limerick was the busiest in the country once again with 71 people on trolleys.
Nov 5, 2025 13:44
TD says people in Roscommon must feel the benefit of further funding for the ESB
Thousands of people in the region were left without power for almost 3 weeks earlier this year following Storm Éowyn.
Nov 5, 2025 13:40
PODCAST: Boat owner reveals relief over massive Carrick fire
A forensic examination is under way to determine the cause of the boat fire last night.
Nov 5, 2025 13:26
Boyle Post Office set to move location next year
The new office will open on February 3rd next year.
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