Dublin to Galway Greenway consultation underway today in Athlone
Landowners in south county Roscommon are being urged to make their case to planners involved in progressing the Athlone to Galway Greenway today.The gap,...
Abbeylara “gutted” by closure of Crawford’s Bar
There is huge sadness and disappointment in the greater Abbeylara area following the forced closure of Crawford's bar due to Covid-19 restrictions.Barney and Irene...
Thunderstorm warning for Longford and Westmeath
A thunderstorm warning has been issued for Longford,Westmeath and 13 other counties.The status yellow alert, for all of Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal, is...
Mullingar Hospital advising visitors to stay away as facility “extremely” busy
A total of 18 people are waiting to be admitted to the Midlands regional hopsital in Mullingar this morning.Management at the Westmeath facility...
Man remanded in custody after attempted robbery of three Athlone shops
A man has been remanded in custody after the attempted robbery of three shops in Athlone last Friday.Gardai arrested the man after he...
Over 350 additional people added to local Live Register last month
Over 700 additional people signed on as unemployed last month in the Shannonside Northern Sound regionOverall, the number of people who signed on...
A public consultation process is underway by the Department of Agriculture regarding forestry.
People with concerns over the method by which plans for forestry are granted are being urged to engage with the Department of Agriculture. ...
Significant interest in sale of Granard hotel with a price tag of 250,000 Euro.
Interest in the purchase of the Greville arms hotel in Granard has been described as significant, ahead of an online auction for the premises...
Two men due in court following Leitrim drugs seizure
Two men are due in court this evening in connection with a drugs seizure in Leitrim.The men were arrested after the discovery of a...
Lough Key Forest and Activity Park in Roscommon has been attracting large numbers of...
Visitor numbers at Lough Key Forest and Activity Park in Roscommon are reported to have been very good since the park re-opened for business...
Major development planned at St. Brigid’s GAA club
St. Brigid’s GAA club has launched a major development project involving the construction of a new gym and meeting room along with a series...
Last Minute Cork Goal Breaks Longford Hearts
Longford Town conceded a last gasp extra-time goal to agonisingly lose one-nil to 10-man Premier Division Cork City in the Extra.ie FAI Cup first...
Killoe Emmet Og Face 48 Week Suspension
Killoe Emmet Og are set to appeal a believed 48-week suspension issued by the Longford CCC committee.The suspension will affect all Killoe Emmet Og...
Margaret Ann Farragher (nee Curley)
Margaret Ann Farragher (nee Curley)
Glinsk, Castlerea, Co. Galway.
Thursday, 13th August.
Peacefully at the Galway Hospice, in the loving care of her family.
Margaret Ann, dearly loved...
Bridget (Biddy) Ward nee Dalton
Bridget (Biddy) Ward nee Dalton.
Cattan, Mohill, Co. Leitrim,
Wednesday 12th August, peacefully at Sligo general Hospital,
Previously in the loving care of the...
Michael (Mick) Dobson
Michael (Mick) Dobson,
Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK, Thailand and formerly of Athlone, Co Westmeath,
Tuesday 11th August suddenly.Pre deceased by his father Roger and...
The Longford Town Review Season Two Episode Six
Longford Town bowed out of the Extra.ie FAI Cup after Ricardo Dinanga’s goal in the 120th minute sealed a Cork City victory.Town were much...
Podcast: Lockdown in the North of England
The North of England has been heavily affected by the Corona Virus Pandemic and Labour MP Mike Kane for Wythenshawe and Sale East who...
Podcast: Earthing The Myths
Mythology doesn’t just belong to the greeks and the roman. Indeed Ireland has a vibrant link to myth,folklore and early history.Daragh Smyth is a...