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Roscommon farmer named as Farming for Nature Ambassador for 2025
Seán Butler was part of a shortlist of 18 nominees put forward by a panel of stakeholders within the agri-environmental sector.
Nov 15, 2025 09:34
Work ongoing to prepare rural Ireland for major storms in the future
That's according to Minister Dara Calleary, who says every effort is being made to secure mobile generators for local counties.
Nov 15, 2025 08:49
Aldi announces price reductions on bread
Lidl dropped the price of its own-brand loaves of bread yesterday - this morning Aldi has followed suit.
Nov 15, 2025 07:31
Ryanair's digital decision questioned locally
The airline says it has made the decision to make fares cheaper and "get rid of 300 tonnes of paper annually."
Nov 14, 2025 17:59
Major Boyle development put up for sale
The nine dwellings are described as in need of refurbishment and the site enjoys direct access to the waters of Lough Key.
Nov 14, 2025 17:50
Local TD urges government to ease financial burden on motorists
Longford-Westmeath TD Sorcha Clarke has criticised the Government - specifically Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael - for policies she says are driving up the cost of motoring and worsening the cost-of-living crisis.
Nov 14, 2025 17:45
Roscommon-Longford receives zero newly-attested Gardaí
Earlier today, 21 new Gardaí were allocated to the north west region, which also includes Leitrim.
Nov 14, 2025 17:17
Investigation continuing into Longford town burglary
A sum of cash was reported as stolen during the course of the incident.
Nov 14, 2025 14:33
Monksland hub will 'bring people home' - Minister Calleary
The Monksland Connected Hub is situated in a state-of-the-art building and offers hot-desking facilities and office space.
Nov 14, 2025 13:39
Four arson attacks on asylum-seeker accommodation linked buildings
The report comes from the Hope and Courage Collective.
Nov 14, 2025 13:38
Longford Family Resource Centre Project Moves a Step Forward
There are currently two Family Resource Centres in the county, one in Ballymahon and the other in Granard.
Nov 14, 2025 13:19
Scramogue Cross 'one of Ireland's worst accident blackspots'
A man was hospitalised after a single-car collision at Scramogue Cross, near Strokestown, last night.
Nov 14, 2025 13:14
Senator Calls for Stronger Grid Resilience in West’s Forestry Corridors
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill was speaking in the Seanad this week on a discussion regarding a bill which would see further funding for the ESB.
Nov 14, 2025 13:06
21 new Gardaí allocated to local region
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