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Sunny weather expected to continue into Monday
The warm spell is expected to last into Monday.
Jun 14, 2026 08:20
Polish man charged with murder of Latvian man in Leitrim
Bartosz Cylka, with an address at Arderry, Corrawaleen, Co Leitrim, appeared before a special sitting of Carrick-on-Shannon District Court tonight.
Jun 13, 2026 22:12
Man charged in connection with death of another man in Leitrim
A man in his 40s was pronounced dead after being found unresponsive at a home in Arderry, between Ballinamore and Carrigallen, shortly after 9 o'clock on Thursday night.
Jun 13, 2026 18:50
Carrick parish priest celebrates 50th anniversary of his ordination today
Fr Frank Garvey made reference to his golden jubilee at a funeral in Carrick today.
Jun 13, 2026 18:01
Councillor calls for local counties to be twinned with cities around the world
Later this year Roscommon will also be paired with Slovenia for the EU Presidency term.
Jun 13, 2026 13:29
Carrick tinsmith Tom Stokes was 'deeply admired, greatly respected and lovingly cherished', funeral Mass hears
Fr Frank Garvey sympathised with Tom's 19 children, 142 grandchildren, 1,232 great-grandchildren and 62 great-great-grandchildren.
Jun 13, 2026 13:08
Boyle resident says King Charles visit would bring tourism boost to region
The British King is coming to Ireland next year, in his first visit to the Republic since ascending to the throne.
Jun 13, 2026 11:21
Large crowds to gather for funeral of respected local Traveller and tinsmith
Glowing tributes have been paid to Tom Stokes since he passed away earlier this week.
Jun 13, 2026 08:30
Canadian Prime Minister to begin two-day visit to Ireland this morning
He will be in Dublin today, while tomorrow he will visit Co. Mayo.
Jun 13, 2026 08:12
Roscommon Town man selected as an Escort for Rose of Tralee
Kaylem Holian is a 24-year-old fitness instructor who works at Snap Fit in the town.
Jun 12, 2026 17:26
Minister says he would like King Charles to visit Roscommon and Leitrim
The British monarch is coming to Ireland next year, in his first visit to the Republic since becoming King.
Jun 12, 2026 17:22
Cllr says Co. Leitrim shocked following death of a man last night
Gardaí and emergency services were called to a house at the townland of Arderry, close to Carrigallen shortly after 9 o'clock last night.
Jun 12, 2026 17:17
'Bike Bus' initiative launched at Longford Primary School
Pupils at St John's National School now cycle to school once a week, supervised by their teachers and Gardaí.
Jun 12, 2026 13:52
Co. Roscommon school continues fundraising drive for new pitch
It's hoped the new astro turf pitch would be finished by the end of September.
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