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ESB seeks permission to extend Ballaghaderreen substation
Works will include the partial removal of an existing palisade fence and the provision of a new electrical plant and equipment.
Apr 29, 2024 10:52
Claims relating to uninsured drivers rise by 13% in Roscommon
They were down by 13 per cent in Longford and dropped by 55 per cent in Leitrim.
Apr 29, 2024 08:13
Leitrim person on council housing waiting list for 15 years
There are a total of 252 people on the social housing waiting list in Leitrim, including 152 in the Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District
Apr 29, 2024 06:25
Roscommon JPC chairman tells judges: 'Send more criminals to jail'
It comes as the country’s prisons are overcrowded, with almost 4,900 inmates behind bars – almost 400 more than capacity.
Apr 29, 2024 06:25
Man (20s) dies after crash between tractor and quad in Galway
A tractor collided with his quad bike on the R353 in Derrybrien, Gort, at around 1.15pm today.
Apr 28, 2024 21:38
Saoirse McHugh to run in European elections in Midlands-Northwest
Ms McHugh said this weekend: "I've decided to put myself forward as an Independent candidate in the Midlands North West for the European elections on June 7th."
Apr 28, 2024 21:17
Investigations ongoing following two incidents of theft in Dromod
The scene has been preserved for technical examination, and investigations are currently ongoing.
Apr 28, 2024 14:40
Success at launch of 2024 Taste Leitrim Sustainable Food Trail
For 2024, Taste Leitrim has committed to being one of the first food trails in Ireland to highlight its environmentally sustainable ethos.
Apr 28, 2024 12:17
Local Eurovision winner calls for Ireland to boycott this year's contest
It comes as Ireland's entry, Bambie Thug, has confirmed they will be taking part despite many calling for them not to.
Apr 28, 2024 09:14
Aontú leader calls for more government investment in the Midlands
Addressing 400 delegates at the party's Ard Fheis, leader Peader Toibín says the fact four south Dublin TDs were ministers exacerbates imbalanced regional development.
Apr 28, 2024 08:13
Roscommon student selected as finalist in RTÉ playwright competition
The winner will be announced this Monday with the winning being acted out on stage at the Dean Crowe Theatre in Athlone.
Apr 27, 2024 13:13
Longford Ploughing Championships set to take place tomorrow
Originally slated to take place in March, the event was cancelled and rescheduled due to heavy rainfall, only for the rescheduled date to also be rained off.
Apr 27, 2024 11:11
Longford to kick off 2024 Leinster indoor and outdoor events today
The indoor events will be taking place across today with over 60 teams and up to 500 participants arriving to Longford.
Apr 27, 2024 09:27
Investigation launched following bomb-scare at home of Justice Minister
It's understood Gardaí regarded the alert with the 'utmost seriousness'.
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