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Almost seventy knives seized by local Gardai last year

The number of knives seized locally over the last two years has almost doubled. Figures show 161 knives were seized in the three local Garda

Nov 16, 2020 15:42

Two Irish Players Test Positive For Covid-19

The FAI have confirmed defender Matt Doherty and forward James McClean have tested positive for COVID-19. The rest of the staff & squad tested

Nov 16, 2020 15:22

Five cases of Covid reported at Roscommon nursing home

A Lanesborough nursing home has moved to reassure people that all best practice is being followed after five of its residents tested positive for Covid-

Nov 16, 2020 13:13

Clean-up continuing after major oil spill between Elphin and Carrick-on-Shannon

Roscommon County Council is still at the scene of what is being described as 'lengthy' oil spill on the R368 between Elphin and Carrick on

Nov 16, 2020 13:06

Longford Rugby Club Notes Weekending November 15

Longford Rugby Club notes, Senior Rugby Update With the present positive trajectory in Covid numbers, it is looking increasingly likely that we will be able

Nov 16, 2020 13:00

Pandemic delays progress on possible new use for Cuisle building

Efforts are continuing to secure a new operator for the former Cuisle holiday and Respite Centre in Roscommon. It’s a year since the Irish

Nov 16, 2020 12:50

Gardai investigating public order incident in Granard

Investigations are continuing in Granard into an incident in the town yesterday afternoon. It's understood that two cars were involved in a collision in

Nov 16, 2020 12:42

Second Covid vaccine claims to have 94% effectiveness in tackling virus

A second Covid-19 vaccine appears highly effective in preventing the illness following exposure to the virus. US biotech company, Moderna, said that its vaccine

Nov 16, 2020 12:37

St. Brigids Club Notes Weekending November 15

St. Brigid's GAA club notes week ending November 15<sup>th</sup>. <strong>Roscommon Ladies success:</strong> Congrats to Kate Nolan, Lauren Curran and

Nov 16, 2020 11:11

Caution advised following crash on R368 between Elphin and Carrick-on-Shannon

Motorists are being advised to drive with caution after a two-car collision on the R368 between Elphin and Carrick-on-Shannon. Roscommon County Council

Nov 16, 2020 11:11