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Mayor of Athlone unhappy with lack of consultation regarding new IPAS centre
It's expected that the site will be ready for the first group of approximately 100 people five to six weeks after the works begin.
Oct 11, 2024 17:23
Husband and wife appear in Court over Longford stabbing
Gardaí are of the "firm belief" that the feud is "far from over and there will be reprisals from both parties.''
Oct 11, 2024 17:17
Mayo Roscommon Hospice CEO confirms Dáil bid for Fine Gael
The foundation confirmed that she would be taking a leave of absence from the date the election is announced.
Oct 11, 2024 17:06
Four people charged in relation to alleged attempted theft in Carrick on Shannon
Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
Oct 11, 2024 15:21
Higher planning authority overturns refusal for Arigna quarry expansion
Mannok Cement Ltd had sought a development consisting of quarrying operations at the Arigna Shale Quarry at Timpaun.
Oct 11, 2024 13:57
Blaithín Gallagher to run as Green Party candidate in Sligo-Leitrim
She ran in the local elections earlier this year receiving 122 first preference votes in the Manorhamilton LEA.
Oct 11, 2024 13:53
Local TD says people are dying before receiving mental health services
Martin Kenny was speaking in the Dáil yesterday during a discussion to mark World Mental Health Day.
Oct 11, 2024 13:49
Planning Bill not the right solution, says former Westmeath councillor
The legislation was described by Government as a 'once in a generation reform' but received heavy opposition.
Oct 11, 2024 13:43
Court appearance for pair arrested over alleged serious Longford assault
A man in his 30s was taken by air ambulance to the Mater Hospital in Dublin where he remains in a serious, but non-life threatening condition.
Oct 11, 2024 11:53
Mayo Roscommon Hospice CEO to run in General Election
The foundation has this morning confirmed that she would be taking a leave of absence from the date the election is announced.
Oct 11, 2024 10:47
Hiqa report critical of social activities at Leitrim nursing home
It found nine of the 19 residents living in the centre on the day of inspection did not spend time in the sitting room.
Oct 11, 2024 10:42
Almost 120 drivers seriously injured on region's roads in last five years
According to the Road Safety Authority, there were 47 in both Roscommon and Longford, and 24 in Leitrim.
Oct 11, 2024 08:29
Gardaí issue alert for suspicious vehicle in west Roscommon
The alert was issued for a blue 161 BMW which was seen on the N5 near the Frenchpark area.
Oct 11, 2024 07:39
Northern Lights set to become a more regular occurrence
Dramatic photos were shared on social media, with various colours lighting up the night sky.
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