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Government refuse to commit to providing financial aid to victims of Longford fire
Over 60 staff are out of work, 13 businesses have closed, and several million euro worth of damage was caused.
Jul 31, 2024 18:28
New holiday park to open in County Roscommon next month
Lynders Holiday Park will be situated along the River Shannon in Rooskey in the north of the county.
Jul 31, 2024 18:28
Man jailed for nine years for raping his niece in Co Roscommon
The Central Criminal Court previously heard that local gardai became suspicious after spotting the man's car parked in an unlit location in Co Roscommon on a date in November 2017.
Jul 31, 2024 17:26
LISTEN: Longford businesses seek emergency funding after fire damage during meeting with Minister
Junior Minister Dara Calleary visited the site of Sunday's blaze in Grafton Court today, to assess the damage.
Jul 31, 2024 17:00
LISTEN: Junior Minister Dara Calleary unable to commit to providing funding for fire-hit Longford businesses, as he visits site
Gardai are still investigating the cause of the blaze and haven't ruled out foul play.
Jul 31, 2024 14:35
New report recommends reopening rail link between Athlone and Mullingar
The report sets out 32 strategic recommendations to enhance and expand the rail system in Ireland and Northern Ireland up to 2050.
Jul 31, 2024 14:25
Local councillor confirms decision to contest Fine Gael convention
Sitting Fine Gael TD in the constituency, Frank Feighan, has already confirmed that he is seeking to retain his Dáil seat.
Jul 31, 2024 14:14
Castlerea prepares to cheer on Olympic boxer Aoife O'Rourke
The middleweight fight will be shown on the big screen in the Hub in Castlerea at 8.50 tonight during the Rose Festival.
Jul 31, 2024 14:05
Calls for lengthy sentences for other suspects in Frank Kilbride case
The former Longford councillor and mayor was jailed yesterday for three years and three months for laundering over €2.6 million.
Jul 31, 2024 13:52
Minister urged to support Longford businesses impacted by fire
Minister Dara Calleary will arrive at the scene of Sunday's fire in the town centre shortly to examine the damage.
Jul 31, 2024 13:42
Disqualified Longford motorist arrested for drug driving
Local Gardaí stopped the driver of a vehicle over the weekend and conducted a roadside drugs test.
Jul 31, 2024 11:47
Junior Enterprise Minister to visit businesses in Longford this afternoon
13 businesses have closed due to the blaze in Grafton Court in the early hours of Sunday morning, which caused several million euro worth of damages.
Jul 31, 2024 07:39
Two men dead after Westmeath helicopter crash
Jul 30, 2024 21:00
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