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Investigation continuing into Ballinasloe nursing home fire
The blaze broke out at Millrace Nursing Homes, located on Bridge Street on Sunday.
Sep 8, 2025 11:33
Mary Lou McDonald rules herself out of Presidential Election
She says she's informed her colleagues her name will not be going forward to represent the party in next month's election.
Sep 8, 2025 08:50
Average size of a primary school class in Longford lowest in the country
The biggest classes are in Kildare, where there's a 23.8 pupil average, while Longford has the smallest average classes at 20.5 children.
Sep 8, 2025 08:21
Uisce Eireann to be grilled over major water problems in south Leitrim today
The semi-state company is meeting Leitrim County Council later this morning to discuss various issues.
Sep 8, 2025 07:41
Longford TD says threats made against the Tánaiste are unacceptable
It's reported calls were made to garda stations in Wicklow and Wexford threatening his family home.
Sep 8, 2025 07:24
Local ICA group to host one-day retreat to Lough Derg
It's inviting those interested in taking part to get in contact as part of its Jubilee of Hope celebrations.
Sep 7, 2025 14:50
Councillor would not like to see Castlerea pool turned into indoor facility
A record of almost 20,000 people visited Castlerea swimming pool over the summer.
Sep 7, 2025 12:54
Reopening of N61 between Boyle and Tulsk delayed further
The road was due to reopen on August 25th but the contractor sought a three-week extension.
Sep 7, 2025 12:14
Longford councillor opposes Fine Gael's decision to block independent presidential candidates
In the event of a nomination of a person other than ratified candidate Heather Humphreys, the Fine Gael local authority members are whipped to oppose it.
Sep 7, 2025 11:51
N61 between Boyle and Tulsk set to reopen tomorrow
The road was due to reopen on August 25th but the contractor sought a three-week extension.
Sep 7, 2025 09:17
Tánaiste describing latest threat against his family as 'sinister'
Gardaí are investigating the online threat which was made on social media.
Sep 7, 2025 07:59
Fine Gael councillors instructed to endorse Heather Humphreys only
It comes as local authorities across the country are preparing to hold special meetings which will hear from independent candidates seeking their support.
Sep 6, 2025 14:36
Special mass to take place in aid of local priest's work in Brazil
Lecarrow native, Fr Pat, has been working in the Amazon region of Brazil for almost 50 years.
Sep 6, 2025 13:03
Longford County Council special meeting to hear from presidential hopefuls
Candidates seeking to run must be nominated by four local authorities or have the backing of 20 members of the Oireachtas.
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