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Roscommon council writes off nearly €1.5m in business rates
€456,000 were in the Roscommon town area, and over €300,000 in both Boyle and Ballaghaderreen.
Feb 19, 2026 12:57
Plans for short-term rental homes in Boyle get the green light
Mervyn Boles applied for planning permission for significant works at the 'Boles of Boyle' building.
Feb 19, 2026 12:53
Two thirds of people in rural areas can't get a taxi, research finds
New research from the Competitions and Consumer Protection Commission reveals one in four people experienced problems while trying to hail a cab, and gave up.
Feb 19, 2026 09:19
Unqualified teenagers driving powerful tractors and trailers - Longford senator
Senator Paraic Brady says sometimes teenagers drive tractors and loaded trailers that weigh up to 35 tonnes.
Feb 19, 2026 08:24
Future of Castlerea Musical Society to be discussed tonight - with no show this year
Members and supporters are invited to attend a meeting taking place at Tully's Hotel in Castlerea at 8pm tonight.
Feb 19, 2026 07:36
Drug-driving Longford pharmacist, who assaulted a garda, due to be sentenced today
At Longford Circuit Court last week, 42-year-old Sean Stakelum, of Park Road, Longford, pleaded guilty to charges arising from incidents in October 2020 - including assaulting a garda, dangerous driving, and drink and drug-driving.
Feb 19, 2026 07:21
Man pleads guilty over Garda dog attack in county Longford
Edward ‘Blondie’ Stokes and his wife Sharon Stokes entered their eleventh hour pleas just before their jury trial was set to begin at Longford Circuit Court this morning, more than seven years after the incident took place.
Feb 18, 2026 17:36
Longford motorist caught speeding on National Slow Down Day
Gardaí are reminding drivers to slow down especially in current awful driving conditions.
Feb 18, 2026 17:32
Local house prices among lowest in the country
That's according to new figures from the CSO.
Feb 18, 2026 17:21
Government to confirm plans for social media age ban
There are plans for an age verification tool to be tested to explore how a ban would work.
Feb 18, 2026 17:18
Posts remain vacant at e-mental health hub in Castlerea
A review found 227 children were at risk of harm in the South Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service.
Feb 18, 2026 17:16
Local businesses urged to benefit from St Patrick's Day
The town was successfully treated to a new format last year, taking place in the evening to benefit the local night-time economy.
Feb 18, 2026 12:59
Hopes for greater support for local domestic services
Calls made locally have risen by 7.8 per cent since 2020.
Feb 18, 2026 12:57
Concern over speed outside local schools
The NTA is being urged to include both Trien and Lisacul in the Safe Routes to School Programme.
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