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Latest Covid figures show just over 1,000 new cases recorded in last 24 hours
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of 54 additional deaths related to COVID-19. 45 of the deaths took place in February, with
Feb 10, 2021 17:56
LISTEN: Local hairdresser warns people not to support 'black market' barbers or stylists
The owner of two well-known hair salons in Longford and Carrick-On-Shannon is urging the public not to support black market hairdressing in
Feb 10, 2021 16:50
Longford County Council offers apology to survivors of Mother and Baby Homes
Longford County Council has offered an apology to all survivors of mother and baby homes. Cathaoirleach Paul Ross offered an unreserved apology for the pain
Feb 10, 2021 16:36
Roscommon TD calls for review of supports for remote working to get underway immediately
A Roscommon Galway TD is calling on the government to initiate the recommended review of supports for people working remotely. Remote workers are entitled to
Feb 10, 2021 13:33
Government decision to expand medical card access for terminally ill people a major help according to local Minister
Minister of State Frank Feighan is welcoming the decision of the government to expand access to medical cards for people who are terminally ill. The
Feb 10, 2021 13:20
New 50 bed unit for Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe put to tender
The HSE has put the new 50 bed unit extension for Portiuncula hospital out to tender. The unit for Portiuncula Hospital has been in the
Feb 10, 2021 13:12
Longford senator questions why two mainly rural areas cannot apply for Clár funding
A Longford senator is calling for a review of the criteria for a special government funding scheme for rural areas to be published. A review
Feb 10, 2021 12:13
Weather warnings remain in place across the country
A status yellow snow and ice warning is in place for the east of the country. The alert for nine counties from Monaghan to Waterford -
Feb 10, 2021 09:29
Final day for public inspection of plans for new Leitrim housing development in Lahard
Today is the final day for the public to inspect pans for a new housing development in Ballinamore being constructed by Leitrim County Council. Submissions
Feb 10, 2021 08:19
Roscommon truck firm highlights major potential damage to economy due to Brexit delays at ports
The managing director of a Roscommon truck firm fears that Brexit delays at ports will have a significant impact on the Irish economy. The first
Feb 10, 2021 07:58
Tax hit for employees returning to work from the Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Hundreds of thousands of people receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment will be in for a high tax bill if they return to work this year.
Feb 10, 2021 07:18
Minister urged to consider Lanesboro and Corlea for peatlands centre of excellence
Longford Fianna Fail Deputy Joe Flaherty is urging Minister Eamon Ryan to seriously consider Lanesboro and Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre as a possible location for
Feb 9, 2021 17:18
South Roscommon focus group outlines opposition to preferred route for Knockcroghery bypass
A group opposed to the preferred route corridor for the bypass of Ballymurray Knockcroghery says it’s ‘lunacy’ to select the C3 option due to
Feb 9, 2021 17:13
Gardai report significant drop in burglaries in Roscommon and Castlerea districts in 2020
There's been a significant decrease in crime in county Roscommon in the last year. Presentations to the Joint Policing Committee on Monday show that
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