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New car park proposed for Strokestown, amid public realm dispute

The €8 million plan will involve the loss of some car-parking, which has angered some locals.

Jul 11, 2025 13:06

A status yellow high temperature warning came into affect at midday for Roscommon and Leitrim.

Jul 11, 2025 13:02

Reviews into nine deliveries in the unit since 2023, including two stillbirths, are ongoing.

Jul 11, 2025 13:01

Over 200 people attended a demonstration last weekend.

Jul 11, 2025 12:57

It was confirmed property owners can be certain of a static property tax cost from 2026 in an environment of significant costs.

Jul 11, 2025 12:54

There were 80 around the country, including in Longford town and Boyle, before they were abolished in 2014.

Jul 11, 2025 12:10

A status yellow high temperature warning comes into effect at midday for 14 counties.

Jul 11, 2025 12:03

It also heard Longford town has one of the highest levels of deprivation in Ireland.

Jul 11, 2025 09:57

One Lanesboro resident claimed the project would be very dangerous and would present a fire risk.

Jul 11, 2025 08:45

A middle-man brokered a deal between the council and protestors in Ballaghaderreen - with 15 car-parking spaces being kept at The Square.

Jul 11, 2025 08:13

They were a major employer in north Roscommon for hundreds of years before they closed in 1990.

Jul 10, 2025 23:19

It would see the erection of 22 wind turbines and a 110kV electrical substation and all associated site works.

Jul 10, 2025 17:39

There were protests last summer over the €8 million project that's planned for the town.

Jul 10, 2025 17:34

This week marks the 40th anniversary of the 52-year-old's brutal death.

Jul 10, 2025 17:30

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