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Hundreds of locals stranded on homecare waiting lists

There are 1,380 people on the waiting list in the HSE West and North West area, which includes Leitrim and Roscommon.

Mar 9, 2026 07:21

Aurivo shareholders to discuss merger with Dale Farm today

Aurivo specialises in the production of liquid milk, powders and butter and has a state-of-the-art production factory in Ballaghaderreen.

Mar 9, 2026 07:18

Volunteers sought in Roscommon for over 50s mentoring service

It's designed to help people who want to feel healthier, but who lack the motivation, confidence or information to get moving.

Mar 8, 2026 15:08

Top local businesses honoured during Enterprise Week

Roscommon and Longford Local Enterprise Office's held their annual award ceremonies earlier this week.

Mar 8, 2026 12:33

Passengers advised of disruption to local train service

Both lines include stops in the Shannonside region.

Mar 8, 2026 09:26

Local MEP welcomes EU commitment to combat period poverty

A 2018 report found that up to 85,000 women in Ireland are at risk of period poverty, with 50 per cent of girls aged 12-19 experiencing challenges accessing products due to cost, stigma, or lack of education.

Mar 8, 2026 08:49

Government-chartered flight from Oman arrives in Dublin

The aircraft left Muscat in Oman yesterday afternoon and arrived shortly before five am, after a delay during a stopover in Cairo, with 200 people on board.

Mar 8, 2026 08:06

Gardaí investigating criminal damage to trains in Athlone

Gardaí are interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen anything unusual during this time in Athlone on Saturday 7th March.

Mar 8, 2026 07:26

Over 60 water outages in Cloonfad over past 18 months

Fine Gael Senator Gareth Scahill made the revelation during a debate on Infrastructure with Minister Jack Chambers.

Mar 7, 2026 13:46

Local MEP calls on government to reimburse Irish citizens returning from UAE

Independent MEP Ciaran Mullooly says there has been an 'abject failure' to use an EU emergency support mechanism to get citizens out of the warzone.

Mar 7, 2026 12:32

Two men from north Roscommon to take on incredible marathon challenge

Adam Simon, who hails from Corrigeenroe outside Boyle and Frenchpark native Barry Potter will look to complete a 160km ultra marathon across Saturday and Sunday.

Mar 7, 2026 11:29