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Historic sign taken from former Roscommon Town Post Office
An Post have confirmed that they did not remove the sign and are aware of it's considerable vintage and of heritage value.
Apr 2, 2025 13:34
Works begin on installation of Battery Road traffic lights
The lights will be turned on after the completion of the long term Battery road works.
Apr 2, 2025 13:29
Nearly 600 homecare hours unfilled in Leitrim
The figures have been released in a reply by the HSE to a parliamentary question by local Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny.
Apr 2, 2025 11:08
Carrick principal says new classrooms won't solve issue of overcrowding
It's after funding was announced yesterday for the extension to Scoil Mhuire, which is based in two different locations.
Apr 2, 2025 08:46
Crosby doesn't want Eugene Murphy to replace late Roscommon councillor
Councillor Waldron died suddenly nearly two months ago at his Ballintubber home, and his seat has been vacant since then.
Apr 2, 2025 07:28
LISTEN: Solicitor on why she wants Gareth Scahill's Roscommon council seat
Former councillor Michael McGreal, from Ballinlough, Castleplunkett's Ruth Connolly-Conboy, Ballintubber's Maria McCahill and Roscommon town's Robbie McConn are in the hat.
Apr 1, 2025 17:59
Local farmers got 9 percent of Department of Agriculture scheme payments in 2024
The average payment received by local farmers from the Department last year amounted to €15,800.
Apr 1, 2025 17:55
Waterways Ireland issues warning over low water levels on local rivers
Due to low seasonal rainfall, the River Shannon and the River Erne are lower than usual for this time of the year.
Apr 1, 2025 17:48
Longford to host Community Game's Leinster Finals for next five years
Leinster Community Games Chairperson and local man Joe Fox says it takes a great team effort to host the provincial finals.
Apr 1, 2025 14:00
Funding announced for popular Carrick on Shannon primary school
The national school’s pupil numbers have almost doubled in the past 10 years, with around 500 enrolled now.
Apr 1, 2025 13:51
Widows & widower's pension eligibility increase a major step says local TD
Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane said the new legislation was important as family life in Ireland had changed.
Apr 1, 2025 13:46
Public consultations taking place on future of Longford Outdoor Recreation plans
The public are being asked to share their priorities on what they want to see when it comes to amenities in the county.
Apr 1, 2025 11:19
Longford Chamber Chair welcomes funding for N4 upgrade
€2.4 million was allocated to the project last week by the Department for Transport.
Apr 1, 2025 08:24
Ballintubber community nominates Gail Murray as Waldron's council replacement
She has been selected by the village to take his seat, but councillors will have the final say.
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