Shannonside TD calls for dedicated transport police to tackle anti-social behaviour
A Shannonside TD has urged the minister for transport to urgently establish a dedicated transport police unit to deal with anti-social behaviour. Deputy Robert...
Tender process for second stage of Castlerea food hub expansion advertised
The tendering process is underway for the second phase of the food hub in Castlerea.A total of €500,000 of state funding has been...
Longford USI chief says women’s clothing shouldn’t be a factor in trials
USI president and Longford native Siona Cahill has said we need to challenge the idea that the type of underwear a woman wears sends...
Numerous complaints of dumping made to Roscommon County Council last month
Roscommon County Council is investigating several complaints of dumping of household furniture.Residents also claim there were dismembered deer carcasses lying in the south...
Ballinamore locals deny they are anti-Traveller
A Ballinamore community activist has hit backs at claims the town is anti-Travellers.A number of local businesses closed early yesterday evening, including Tesco...
Senior IDA official claims Longford in good position to build on recent jobs announcements
The head of the Financial Services Division of the IDA says he believes Longford is in a good position to build on jobs announced...
Rescue hens available in Shannonside towns tomorrow
An animal rescue group will be visiting Longford, Carrick on Shannon, Tulsk and Athlone tomorrow to give people an opportunity to adopt rescued hens.The...
Over 80 new dwellings completed in Shannonside region in 3rd quarter of 2018
Over 80 new dwellings were completed in the third quarter of 2018 across the Shannonside region according to new figures published by the CSO.The...
Three arrested over alleged Traveller brawl in Castlerea
Three men are to appear in court next month for allegedly fighting on the streets of Castlerea yesterday.Gardaí responded to a report of...
Several Ballinamore businesses close early over ‘disturbances’
A number of businesses in Ballinamore have closed early this evening because of what have been described as'disturbances' in the town.There are a...
Defender Jimmy Dunne called upto Ireland Squad
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has been forced to alter this squad for the UEFA Nations League game away to Denmark on Monday,...
Michael Obafemi Commits To Republic Of Ireland
Michael Obafemi has committed his international future to the Republic of Ireland. The Dublin-born Southampton striker trained with the squad this week, but also...
£5M Gift For Premier League Chairman
Outgoing executive chairman Richard Scudamore will receive a £5m farewell bonus paid by clubs, the Premier League has confirmed.Scudamore will receive the payment over...
John Gaffey
John Gaffey, Birchgrove, Ballinasloe, Co. Roscommon. Thursday, November 15th , peacefully in the care of the wonderful staff of University Hospital, Galway and...
Simon McGuinness
Simon McGuinness, Church Street, Roscommon and late of McGuinness’s Pharmacy, Main Street, Roscommon. Friday, November 16th peacefully in the loving care of the staff...
Helen O’Rourke (nee Carroll)
Helen O'Rourke (nee Carroll) Carrickport, Drumcong and Drumkeen, Aughnasheelin Co. Leitrim.
Monday, November 12th, at Sligo University Hospital.Reposing at the Chapel at St. Patrick's Hospital,...
LISTEN: Sadness as west Roscommon hotel shuts
A west Roscommon hotel has closed.Padraic Whelan has run the White House Hotel at Ballinlough since May of last year. He was renting...
LISTEN: Interview with major local employer
One of the midlands’ biggest employers is Grant Engineering in Birr, Co Offaly.The company was established in 1977 and is one of the...
PODCAST: Phase two of Castlerea food hub begins
The tendering process is under way for the second phase of the food hub in Castlerea.A total of €500,000 of state funding has...