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Fine Gael accused of U-turn as McDonagh withdraws from housing role
The Taoiseach has denied Fine Gael “blocked” the Nama Chief's appointment as CEO of the new Housing Activation Office.
May 3, 2025 08:25
Taoiseach visits Rooskey to pay respects to former Dublin TD
Mr Sherwin's funeral Mass is taking place in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Ballyfermot, Dublin, on Monday at 11.30am.
May 2, 2025 23:14
Frenchpark crash victim to be laid to rest on Monday
Her funeral Mass will take place in St Asicus’ Church, Frenchpark, on Monday at 11am, with burial afterwards in Cloonshanville Cemetery.
May 2, 2025 22:57
Very large bog fire breaks out near Castlerea
A considerable amount of forestry is on fire in Trien, on the Williamstown Road.
May 2, 2025 19:09
Health Minister lays first brick on new €38m nursing home in Carrick
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill visited the site on the Leitrim Road this evening, to mark the start of construction.
May 2, 2025 17:40
Roscommon service for victims of domestic violence & abuse saw 13% increase in clients last year
Roscommon Safe Link is a non-profit charitable organisation that offers information, support and counselling to women and men suffering abuse.
May 2, 2025 17:15
Organisers of a local competition appealing for information regarding missing boat
Anyone with any information regarding the boat is asked to contact their local Garda Station.
May 2, 2025 17:09
133 unaccompanied learner drivers penalised last year in Leitrim and Sligo
Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny, from Sinn Féin, says there are several reasons for the big jump in his area.
May 2, 2025 13:56
Local TD as Fine Gael spokesperson on Northern Ireland and UK
Speaking following his appointment, he described the role as a challenging one in the current geo-political climate.
May 2, 2025 13:36
Six local tourism projects granted funding for developments
The scheme is part of the EU Just Transition Fund programme which is co-funded by the Government and the European Union.
May 2, 2025 13:35
Family of Robert Pether say his condition has deteriorated in recent days
Desree Pether says a scan of her husband's lung taken two days ago shows a worrying development.
May 2, 2025 13:24
Tánaiste to discuss Elphin resident's detention with Iraqi minister
The Australian national, who had been living in Elphin, was arrested in April 2021 and later jailed on fraud charges.
May 2, 2025 13:18
Rural landlords warned to be vigilant following drug seizure in Longford
Gardaí have launched an investigation following the seizure of a significant amount of cannabis in a local village.
May 2, 2025 13:11
Tributes continue to be paid to woman who died in road crash in Frenchpark
Kitty Lavin, who was aged in her 80s, died after being struck by a truck in the west Roscommon village.
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