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Longford Gardai alerted after local train passenger failed to wear facemask
Gardai in Longford responded to an incident on board on a train this morning regarding a possible breach of Covid 19 regulations. Officers responded to
Jul 30, 2020 12:31
MacSharry called on to apologise for 'couch and box sets' remarks about public servants
Sligo Leitrim TD Marc Mac Sharry is being called on to apologise to public servants after describing some of them as using the pandemic to
Jul 30, 2020 10:49
Seanad hears pandemic and pay cuts have St Christopher's staff in Longford at "breaking point"
It's been claimed that staff at St Christopher's service in Longford are at "breaking point" as a result of the Covid 19 pandemic
Jul 30, 2020 08:30
Two construction workers killed in Monaghan road crash had recently arrived in Ireland
The two men who died in a Castleblayney crash yesterday had recently arrived in Ireland to work with a local construction company. Two Polish nationals
Jul 30, 2020 08:15
Man accused of falsely imprisoning Kevin Lunney fails in attempt to have charges dismissed
A Dublin man accused of falsely imprisoning and assaulting Quinn Industrial Holdings (QIH) director Kevin Lunney has failed in a bid to have the charges
Jul 30, 2020 07:54
Environment Minister called on to address "alarming" closure of Castlerea fire station
The Minister for the Environment has been called on to address what has been described as the "alarming" decision to remove fire services in Castlerea.
Jul 29, 2020 15:51
Public urged to give their input to new proposed Carrick-on-Shannon flood relief scheme
Residents and landowners affected by flooding in the Carrick on Shannon catchment are being urged to give their input into a new flood relief scheme.
Jul 29, 2020 15:42
€1.3m allocated for greenway projects in local region
Almost €1.3 million has been allocated for local greenway projects. Minister Eamon Ryan announced over €4 million for 26 projects across the country today.
Jul 29, 2020 13:48
Government announces u-turn on access to PUP for people who travel abroad
The government has done a u-turn on its position on the pandemic unemployment payment. Minister Heather Humphreys has confirmed people won't lose access
Jul 29, 2020 13:38
Attic House's 'Youth Cafe' double-decker bus project given major boost
A youth cafe project in Longford has received a major financial boost from Longford County Council. Attic House recently purchased a yellow double decker bus,
Jul 29, 2020 13:31
Nursing homes told there is no longer a need to limit visitors to residents
Nursing Homes have been told there's no longer a need to limit the amount of visitors a resident can have. New guidelines have been
Jul 29, 2020 12:18
Roscommon man jailed for 13 months after punching neighbour in eye
A west Roscommon man has been jailed for 13 months for punching his neighbour in the eye while holding a set of keys. Christopher McLoughlin,
Jul 29, 2020 11:55
Oil spill reported at Acres Lake in Drumshanbo
Waterways Ireland is investigating an oil spill at Acres Lake in Drumshanbo today. It's understood the spill was alerted to Leitrim County Council by
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