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Local TD and GP says more and more families under the grip of cocaine
He says local families are coming to him with addiction issues and are at risk from criminal gangs.
Jul 3, 2025 17:19
Minister says assessment ongoing following fires in West Roscommon
Hundreds of thousands of euro worth of forestry was destroyed in Gortaganny and Carrowbehy in May.
Jul 3, 2025 17:11
Planning granted for former restaurant to be converted into religious space in Carrick
Leitrim County planners granted planning permission with two conditions attached.
Jul 3, 2025 15:57
Dromod man's new business venture is rail passengers' 'cup of tea'
It follows Irish Rail's decision not to resume catering services on local train services.
Jul 3, 2025 14:07
O'Carolan Harp Festival and Summer School launched in Keadue
The festival celebrates renowned traditional musician Turlough O’Carolan, who lived in north Roscommon
Jul 3, 2025 13:54
Ballaghaderreen mural to remember abolition of corporal punishment
It's on the former De La Salle Brothers School - which is now known as the Family Resource Centre.
Jul 3, 2025 13:52
Leitrim councillor calls for Carrick pedestrian crossing to be moved
Sinn Féin Cllr Cormac Flynn is bringing forward a motion to next week's Carrick Municipal District meeting.
Jul 3, 2025 13:42
Local childcare centre in danger of closure due to staff shortages
Tulsk Community Childcare Centre says it's facing 'significant challenges' in recruiting and retaining qualified staff.
Jul 3, 2025 13:34
Minister for Heritage visiting Co. Longford this afternoon
Minister Christopher O'Sullivan will visit Abbeyshrule Abbey and St. Brendan's Church in Clondra at 2pm.
Jul 3, 2025 11:51
Tributes paid to Tulsk GAA president following his death
Josie Lenehan passed away peacefully in Roscommon Hospice on Tuesday, at the age of 86.
Jul 3, 2025 08:42
Ireland's highest temperature of 2025 recorded in Roscommon
Met Eireann says Mount Dillon hit 29.6C on June 20th.
Jul 3, 2025 07:37
Asylum-seeker accused of raping girl in Athlone sent forward for trial
The 23-year-old man appeared yesterday before Judge Peter White in Athlone District Court.
Jul 3, 2025 07:21
Roscommon coroner issues cocaine warning after it contributes to another man's death
Coroner Brian O’Connor said this is unfortunately another inquest which has come before him in the past month, in which a young man has taken cocaine and alcohol.
Jul 3, 2025 07:16
Local TD calls for increased frequency of Dublin-Sligo train route
The last train to Sligo leaves from Dublin at 7:30pm, which the Sinn Féin TD says is detrimental for people who commute to college or work.
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