News - Road
Up to 30 per cent of Longford road signage is 'unnecessary'
That's according to councillor Seamus Butler, who called for any available underspends from other budgets to be directed at fixing road signs across the county.
Apr 29, 2026 13:39
Man who died in Roscommon road incident named locally
Padraig Nugent, from Kilglass, was aged in his 50s and was a stalwart of Kilglass Gaels GAA club in Roscommon.
Oct 5, 2025 22:54
Co. Roscommon road due to re-open tomorrow after being closed for over a month
The L1829 at Carrowcrin closed in mid-July following damage to the structure of a bridge on the road.
Aug 21, 2025 13:10
Reopening of Boyle to Tulsk road delayed by two weeks
The road was due to reopen on August 25th but will now open on September 8th.
Aug 14, 2025 16:53
€900,000 secured for upgrades of local roads and laneways
These are extra allocations for this year, under the Local Improvement Scheme.
Aug 7, 2025 13:12
Road-safety measures aren't working in Longford, claims councillor
Councillor Mick Cahill believes current measures are not proving effective when it comes to slowing motorists down.
Jun 12, 2025 07:34
Need for Athlone-Boyle road upgrade to be raised during Taoiseach's visit tonight
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern and several senior ministers will also be there.
Apr 12, 2025 09:18
Over €47 million earmarked for local road improvement works
The funding was announced this morning as part of a national investment programme.
Feb 14, 2025 17:21
Road closed after crash between car and lorry on Longford border
The road is currently closed and local diversions are in place.
Feb 12, 2025 19:32
Leitrim Cllr calls for urgent improvement works on local road
Councillor Enda McGloin has called for the main road from North Leitrim into Drumshanbo to be upgraded by spring.
Jan 4, 2025 11:53
Longford Gardaí issue traffic plan ahead of busy Sunday
Attendees are urged to arrive early and follow all directions of Gardaí.
Jun 22, 2024 13:13
Local TD calls for increase in road maintenance budget
The Deputy also said that the government must prioritise resourcing of the Roads Policing Unit
Jan 20, 2024 09:07
Busy Roscommon road to be closed for 2 weeks
The section of the national route from Fourmilehouse to the N5 Junction at Tulsk will be closed from today until the 27th of October.
Oct 16, 2023 12:50
Local authorities spent 8 million euro on road sealing works last year
Nationally, a sum of over €67 million was spent resealing over 2,800 kilometres of road surface by local authorities.
Oct 11, 2023 07:47Shannonside Newsletter
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