Athlone the only local NCT centre reopening tomorrow
Motorists in the Shannonside Northern Sound region will have to wait a little longer for NCT centres in the region to re-open.Meanwhile, the Road...
Man charged with Athlone drugs offences
A man in his 30's is due to appear in court on July 1st after being charged with drugs offences in Athlone.The man was...
Defence Minister confirms receipt of interim report into door falling off Athlone-based air ambulance
The Minister for Defence has confirmed he has received an interim report into how a door of the air ambulance based in Athlone fell...
Athlone Gardai prepare cases following two separate drugs seizures
Gardai in Athlone are preparing cases against two people arrested over the weekend arising out of two separate drugs seizures.As part of ongoing investigations...
New information studies developed to help attract investment into Longford and Athlone
It's hoped a focus on two of the largest towns in the Shannonside region will help appeal more foreign firms locate in the region.The...
Door of Athlone-based air ambulance helicopter that fell off hit roof of building
The door of an Air Corps helicopter that fell in Dublin hit the roof of a building on the way down.The door then landed...
Mullingar youth charged over Covid-19 payments
A 19-year-old man's been charged as part of an investigation into Covid-19 unemployment payments.He'd allegedly been receiving six separate payments of 350 euro a...
Man arrested in Mullingar for fraudulently claiming Covid-19 payments
A man's been arrested for fraudulently claiming Covid 19 unemployment payments.He'd allegedly been receiving six separate payments of 350 euro a week into a...
Athlone Green councillor won’t declare vote on leader yet
Athlone Green party councillor Louise Heavin is denying suggestions that the party's leadership contest will be a distraction from government negotiations.She's making the comments...
Boxer Moran accuses Aontu leader of taking “cheap shot”
Athlone based Minister of State Kevin Boxer Moran has said Peadar Tobin of the Aontu party is merely taking a "cheap shot" in attempting...
Longford Town Restart Against UCD
Longford Town will restart their SSE Airtricity League first division campaign with a trip to UCD on Friday July 31.The FAI have released a...
Longford Town Travel To Cork City In FAI Cup
Longford Town will travel to Cork City and a meeting with former boss Neale Fenn in the first round of the FAI Cup.Neale Fenn...
St Brigids Club Notes Weekending July 12
St Brigid's Club Notes week-ending July 12thReturn to playAll of our teams are now back in action with many involved in challenge games at...
Kevin Canavan
Kevin Canavan, Creevaghbeg, Ballymahon, Co. Longford
Wednesday, 15th July suddenly. Ex Multyfarnham & Ballyhaise College. Predeceased by his son-in-law Donnchadh. Sadly missed by his...
John Joe Higgins
John Joe Higgins.
Preston, Lancashire, and late of Curran, Mohill Co Leitrim. June 18th in the loving care of the staff of Chorley hospital,...
Jimmy Collumb.
Jimmy Collumb.
Larkfield, Dring, Co. Longford.
Wednesday, 15th July.
Peacefully at Cavan General Hospital.
Predeceased by his wife Kathleen.
Deeply regretted...
Podcast: Miriam Kerins Chats About Modernday Maternity
Roscommon People journalist Miriam Kerins spoke to the Joe Finnegan Show about a perceived ' handsout culture' that seems to be prevelent for the...
15th July: Active Living Song called Life
This week David a listener to The 11 to 1 Show was in touch with Paul and sent him a copy of the song...
14th July: Civil Defence in Roscommon specialist training
Over 30 officers from the Civil Defence in Roscommon received specialist training to step up to provide a back up to the ambulance service...