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Emergency services currently at the scene of crash near Mullingar
There are reports of heavy traffic and local diversions are currently in place.
Dec 10, 2025 16:47
Ballinamore motorcyclist died in crash with van during hailstorm, inquest hears
The coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death.
Dec 10, 2025 16:28
Serious concern over shortage of therapists for children with disabilities
It's after the government announced plans to cut waiting lists for children hoping to get assessed.
Dec 10, 2025 14:02
Local hospital introduce visiting restrictions
Eighty people have been hospitalised so far, including 20 last week.
Dec 10, 2025 13:53
Two men charged over alleged Athlone assault
Anyone with any information is being urged to Athlone Garda Station on 090-6492600.
Dec 10, 2025 13:52
Local calls for Garda body-cams to be rolled out
The cameras, which are attached to clothing, are already being piloted at five garda stations in the east and south.
Dec 10, 2025 13:48
Minute's silence observed in Seanad for former Minister Paddy Cooney
He died last Saturday at the age of 94, and his funeral will take place in Athlone tomorrow.
Dec 10, 2025 13:47
Leitrim premises issued closure order
Closure orders can refer to the immediate closure of all or part of the food premises, or all or some of its activities.
Dec 10, 2025 13:41
Tulsk woman struck by car calls on public to support emergency responders
Olivia Hunt had just left the coffee shop in Waterford where she lives when she was seriously injured two years ago.
Dec 10, 2025 13:39
Almost 60 waiting for a bed at local hospitals
422 were in emergency departments while 193 are in wards, according to the INMO.
Dec 10, 2025 13:36
Roscommon Senator highlights closure of Elphin Credit Union in Seanad
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill highlighted the closure of Elphin Credit Union in the Seanad this week.
Dec 10, 2025 13:23
Over 100 homes still without power in south Leitrim area
It's estimated electricity won't be restored there until 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Dec 10, 2025 13:21
Met Eireann granted planning permission for new weather radar in Co. Roscommon
The new radar will enhance rainfall monitoring and flood prediction, improving weather forecasting accuracy.
Dec 10, 2025 09:41
Calls for Leitrim County Council to hire generators for community hubs
Fianna Fáil's Gary Prior says there's a delay in generators promised by the government.
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