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Local TD calls for urgent meeting with Health Minister over Portiuncula
Sinn Féin's Claire Kerrane says the decision to widen the definition of 'high-risk' pregnancies at the hospital has caused widespread fear and worry.
Sep 19, 2025 13:02
Funeral of Geraldine Gannon takes place
Her funeral mass took place earlier today in Strokestown Parish Church.
Sep 19, 2025 13:01
Sligo-Leitrim TD hits out at 'snobbery' towards ATU Sligo
The Sligo-Leitrim TD was speaking at the Oireachtas higher education committee, explaining how he never to university himself.
Sep 19, 2025 11:03
Easier to enter Ireland illegally than legally - Fitzmaurice
Independent Ireland's Michael Fitzmaurice was speaking on statements on migration.
Sep 19, 2025 07:23
Woman killed in Roscommon crash to be laid to rest today
The Mass is on in Strokestown and she'll be buried in Roscommon town.
Sep 19, 2025 07:18
Farm succession meeting to take place in Longford
The meeting will hear from legal and financial experts about the challenges of passing family farms to the next generation.
Sep 18, 2025 16:33
Over €20.2 million on the way for local farmers as part of ANC scheme
In line with last year's arrangement, the payments currently issuing are an 85% advance payment on the ANC Scheme.
Sep 18, 2025 16:31
Technological Universities face disadvantages over accommodation, says student rep
Under the current structure, TUs such as Athlone and Sligo are not permitted to independently borrow money for capital improvements.
Sep 18, 2025 13:13
Speeding at schools now a major problem, says local councillor
Cllr Domnick Connolly was speaking after serious safety concerns were raised at a school near Ballinasloe this week.
Sep 18, 2025 13:04
Roscommon wind farm could affect my autistic son, says father
A planning application has been lodged for six wind turbines around Ballyfeeney, which is between Scramogue and Kilglass.
Sep 18, 2025 12:59
PODCAST: Leitrim Fianna Fáil councillor on why she's nominating Maria Steen for presidency
Mary Bohan is one of three Leitrim councillors who have proposed conservative campaigner Maria Steen.
Sep 18, 2025 12:48
Local hospital among the busiest in the country today
Nationally there are 407 people waiting on trolleys across the country this morning.
Sep 18, 2025 12:13
Appeal for information in Leitrim after cats show symptoms of poisoning
Anyone who notices any suspicious activity or has information regarding the source of the poison is asked to come forward.
Sep 18, 2025 12:09
Water supply returning to west Roscommon
It follows repairs carried out at Longford Springs Water Treatment Plant.
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