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12pm update: 1,500 local homes and businesses still without power

The ESB is hoping to restore power to all by this evening.

Oct 21, 2024 12:25

Two former Longford councillors paid combined total of €144,000 in retirement gratuities

Four other former councillors, who exited the council in June, will receive retirement payments when they reach 50 years of age - Gerry Warnock, Colin Dalton, Gerard Farrell and Colm Murray.

Oct 21, 2024 11:49

Roscommon council can't find contractor for Athlone flood works - three years after funding allocation

In 2021, the council received an offer of €350,000 from the Office of Public Works to defend flooding in Bogganfin. which borders Westmeath.

Oct 21, 2024 11:39

11am update: Almost 1,000 local homes and business still without power

Siobhan Wynne, from ESB Networks, says teams are working to restore the power as soon as possible.

Oct 21, 2024 11:15

Roscommon public meeting to hear of opposition to more refugee accommodation

The former Cuisle care centre at Donamon Castle currently accommodates 26 Ukrainian refugees.

Oct 21, 2024 07:40

Almost 800 homes and businesses in Shannonside region still without power

The ESB is hoping to restore power to the remaining households by this afternoon, with all weather warnings now lifted.

Oct 21, 2024 07:25

Up to 1,700 Shannonside homes set to be without power overnight

The ESB doesn't think power will be back in these homes, farms and business until at least 2pm tomorrow.

Oct 20, 2024 18:53

Funding earmarked for Christmas projects across Co. Leitrim

The funding was announced by Minister of State for Planning and Local Government, Alan Dillon.

Oct 20, 2024 15:23

Drumshanbo distillery celebrate 150,000th visitor

The popular business currently employs over 100 people in Co. Leitrim.

Oct 20, 2024 14:07

Tributes paid to Minister Humphreys following decision not to seek re-election

In a statement this morning, Taoiseach Simon Harris described the Cavan-Monaghan TD as a "trailblazer in Irish politics", a great friend, and a dedicated Minister, and Deputy Leader of the party.

Oct 20, 2024 13:59