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Three children rescued from fire at Drogheda IPAS centre
Gardaí were alerted to the incident in the George's Street area around 8.15pm yesterday evening.
Nov 1, 2025 08:03
Leitrim Scout Group in search for a permanent home
Leaders say a dedicated space would allow them to run programs safely and expand opportunities for local youth.
Oct 31, 2025 18:02
Over 400 local children await access to mental health services
They are some of the 4,000 children nationally on CAMHS waiting lists at the end of last month.
Oct 31, 2025 17:57
Numbers of cases for illegal parking on the rise in Longford
Local Gardaí are reminding the public that it is an offence to park or stop in a disabled parking bay.
Oct 31, 2025 16:57
Man pleads guilty to the manslaughter of Longford woman Sarah McNally
The 41 year old who was originally from Longford Town, had been living and working in the states for a number of years before her death.
Oct 31, 2025 16:19
Former Kilkenny Hurler DJ Carey taken into custody ahead of sentencing on Monday
Judge Martin Nolan said a custodial sentence is inevitable.
Oct 31, 2025 15:54
Tánaiste says he's 'proud' of Defence Forces' role in Lebanon
Members of the 127th Infantry Battalion were reviewed by Tánaiste Simon Harris at Custume Barracks in Athlone today.
Oct 31, 2025 13:32
Man jailed for three years following discovery of cannabis growhouse in Roscommon
Judge Connolly called the offending 'an affront to the court', as the accused had previously received a fully suspended sentence for a similar offence.
Oct 31, 2025 13:17
Local hospital was the fourth busiest in the country this month
The total number of admitted patients waiting for beds in October was 9,643.
Oct 31, 2025 13:06
Co. Leitrim postmaster to retire today after 40 years
Mary Bohan is currently a Fianna Fáil councillor in the Manorhamilton Municipal District.
Oct 31, 2025 12:06
Over 400 local children waiting to access mental health services
The HSE says efforts are underway to recruit more staff and reduce waiting times locally
Oct 31, 2025 08:58
Tánaiste to address Lebanon-bound soldiers in Athlone
The UNIFIL mission is due to end next year ending an Irish presence in Lebanon which goes back 5 decades.
Oct 31, 2025 07:29
Local calls for additional tax on vapes
She says used vapes must be recycled as electrical waste and cause environmental damage if they're not.
Oct 31, 2025 07:26
Gardaí issue Halloween safety advice
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