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Red Wind Warning issued for the region this Friday
Gusts of up to 180 kilometres per hour can be expected and Met Éireann is warning of a danger to life and treacherous travelling conditions.
Jan 22, 2025 15:19
Missing Cockatoo found re-united with owner in Roscommon Town
Georgie is a Galah cockatoo, who lives with his owner on the Galway Road in Roscommon Town.
Jan 22, 2025 13:37
Fáilte Ireland launch five year plan to improve tourism in Leitrim & Roscommon
The official launch took place at the Arigna Mining Experience in Co. Roscommon yesterday.
Jan 22, 2025 13:34
Planning sought for major housing development outside Longford Town
Longford County planners are due to make their decision in the coming months.
Jan 22, 2025 13:31
Status Orange wind warning issued for the region this Friday
Met Éireann says Friday morning will see severe, damaging and destructive winds with gusts of up to 130 kilometres per hour widely across the country- and even higher gusts for a time.
Jan 22, 2025 10:16
CCTV a vital weapon in tackling local dumping says outgoing Green Minister
Many parts of Co. Roscommon has seen illegal dumping take place over the past number of years.
Jan 22, 2025 08:26
Potential return of Town Council's being welcomed locally
Former Longford Councillor Gerry Warnock previously branded the 2014 abolition of the councils as 'political vandalism'.
Jan 22, 2025 07:47
PODCAST: Outrage in Mohill over public realm enhancement plan
Independent councillor Enda Stenson backed the public realm enhancement project and is playing down the controversy.
Jan 21, 2025 20:42
CEO of North Midlands Credit Union welcomes commitments in programme for Government
The incoming Government has committed to retaining a dedicated Minister for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance.
Jan 21, 2025 16:27
Longford teacher expresses concern over potential AI use in schools
It comes as academic expert Professor Damian Murchan suggested in an article in the Irish Independent that Leaving Cert students should be examined on their use of AI.
Jan 21, 2025 16:21
People asked to keep eyes open for missing Cockatoo in Roscommon
Georgie is a Galah cockatoo, who lives with his owner on the Galway Road in Roscommon Town.
Jan 21, 2025 13:52
Hope's for release of Elphin resident imprisoned in Iraq take a blow
Robert Pether was sentenced to five years in jail in April 2021 after a contractual dispute between his employer and the Government in Iraq.
Jan 21, 2025 13:46
Gardaí investigating alleged assault on elderly woman in Co. Roscommon
The woman aged in her 70s was brought to Sligo University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Jan 21, 2025 13:41
Funeral of former Roscommon footballer taking place this morning
Martin represented Roscommon GAA at Minor, U-21 and Senior levels which included winning a Connacht Senior Football Title in 1991.
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