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Community members remember fateful day of July 7th 1980 in Loughglynn
People in Roscommon have been remembering the 40th anniversary of the deaths of Detective Garda John Morley and Garda Henry Byrne at Shannon's Cross
Jul 7, 2020 13:55
Gardai thank community in open letter following death of Colm Horkan
The Gardai in Castlerea have issued an open letter to the community for their support following the recent death of Detective Garda Colm Horkan. In
Jul 7, 2020 13:42
Governor of Castlerea Prison to retire from position today
Jul 7, 2020 10:55
Garda Commissioner to attend memorial event for Detective John Morley and Garda Henry Byrne
The Garda Commissioner is set to attend memorial event in Roscommon this afternoon to remember two Gardai shot dead at Loughglynn forty years ago today.
Jul 7, 2020 08:25
Government advice against non-essential travel extended to July 20th
The government advice against all non-essential foreign travel has been extended until July 20th. A potential 'green list' of countries people can travel to
Jul 6, 2020 18:08
Over 200 gardai involved in significant CAB searches in Longford
It's believed that over 200 gardaí in total were involved in today's operation targeting an organised crime group in Longford. Gardaí claim that
Jul 6, 2020 17:40
Still no sign of missing Roscommon toddler and her father
Gardaí are still searching for missing toddler Jasmine Arshard. The 23-month-old was reported missing from her home in Ballaghaderreen in Co Roscommon on
Jul 6, 2020 17:25
Shock at closure of Drumshanbo Water Park due to insurance costs
The closure of one of Leitrim's most popular water-based attractions due to rising insurance costs has been described as 'devastating'. The owners of
Jul 6, 2020 17:10
Lough Ree RNLI rescue boat adrift near Portunny
Members of the Lough Ree RNLI are asking boat owners to ensure their vessels are secured properly after a late night rescue over the weekend.
Jul 6, 2020 16:01
Eamonn Collins Elected New Buccaneers RFC President
Roscommon man Eamonn Collins was elected the new President of Buccaneers Rugby Football Club at the club’s recent AGM. A native of Ballintubber, he
Jul 6, 2020 14:36
Over €100,000 in cash and Rolex watches seized as part of Longford CAB raid
Gardai have confirmed that they have seized over one-hundred thousand euro in cash as part of CAB raids conducted in Longford today. A total
Jul 6, 2020 14:27
IMO President angry at scenes of people drinking outside pubs not observing social distancing
The President of the IMO says people who congregate in pubs and fail to observe social distancing or wear masks could be risking the possibility
Jul 6, 2020 14:10
Vehicles and cash seized as part of Longford CAB raids
A number of vehicles and sums of cash are understood to have been seized as part of garda raids at properties in Longford today. Local
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