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Gardaí urging people in Ballinamore to keep all machinery and tools locked away
Tens of thousands of euro worth of machinery was stolen from a yard in Ballinamore earlier this week.
Jul 17, 2025 13:23
Former broadcaster Bryan Dobson set to open Boyle Arts Festival tonight
The opening parade kicks off at 7 o'clock from the top of The Crescent, before marking its way down to King House, where Mr Dobson will address the crowd.
Jul 17, 2025 12:55
Public meeting to take place in Athlone regarding housing development
Alanna Homes are set to construct a 576-unit estate in the Lissywollen area.
Jul 17, 2025 12:52
Local MEP says small farmers could lose funding under new Common Agricultural Policy
The European Commission has announced a 20 per cent drop in resources for the sector, as part of the 2 trillion euro budget for 2028 to 2034.
Jul 17, 2025 12:51
New project launched to support local elderly women in residential care
The Community Linkage Project is managed by Age Friendly Ireland and funded by the Women's Health Fund in the Department of Health.
Jul 17, 2025 12:48
Local Sinn Féin TD welcomes clarity on proposed IPAS centre in Roscommon
The Department of Migration says international-protection applicants will not be accommodated in Academy House on Goff Street.
Jul 17, 2025 12:48
Man admits his role in the killing of retired Sligo farmer
In October, he and two other men will be sentenced for their roles in what happened.
Jul 17, 2025 12:44
HSE confirms outbreak of Covid-19 in Sligo University Hospital
The HSE says it's confined to one medical ward, where visiting is now limited.
Jul 17, 2025 11:42
Ming rules out running in presidential election
The Midlands Northwest MEP had previously said he was considering trying to replace Michael D Higgins in the Aras.
Jul 17, 2025 10:59
Teen dies after Tuam crash
Gardaí are renewing their appeal for witnesses to the two-car collision on Ballygaddy Road in Tuam shortly after 6 o'clock on Sunday evening.
Jul 17, 2025 08:47
'EU is more concerned with guns than food security' - Michael Fitzmaurice slams CAP proposals
Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice, from Independent Ireland, is slamming the proposals.
Jul 17, 2025 08:09
Minister Dara Calleary to visit Longford town and Granard today
Dara Calleary will be visiting a newly-opened sensory playground in Longford Town this evening, and will also be stopping by Granard to officially reopen the tennis and basketball courts at the Higginstown Complex.
Jul 17, 2025 07:24
Green light for 19 new houses in Dromod
Tarmonbarry councillor Tom Crosby has got planning permission for three and four-bedroom houses.
Jul 17, 2025 07:20
Department turns down offer for controversial IPAS centre in Roscommon town
The department said: "The department received an offer of accommodation from this property, but this is no longer under consideration."
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