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Catherine Connolly ramps up campaign in Longford
The presidential hopeful stopped and posed for photographs for a crowd gathered at Market Square, before walking the town's streets.
Oct 22, 2025 18:40
Local councillor says red tape around planning has created a 'gravy train' for environmentalists
Cllr Tom Crosby was speaking following this month's meeting of Roscommon County Council.
Oct 22, 2025 16:45
Local TD defends comments he made in the Dáil regarding immigration
During Leader's Questions yesterday, he said people were afraid to discuss immigration for fear of being labelled a racist.
Oct 22, 2025 16:42
Son of Liam Farrell confident Garda Cold Case Unit will solve his dad's suspicious death
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has asked the Serious Crime Review Team to investigate the case.
Oct 22, 2025 16:38
Public consultation to take place this week for planned waterfront park project in Co. Roscommon
The major tourism project at Hodson Bay will include a new marina with floating boardwalk and a water play experience.
Oct 22, 2025 14:08
Local hospital overcrowding continues
The INMO's latest trolley watch figures have been published.
Oct 22, 2025 13:47
Largely positive report for Athlone nursing home
The home itself was noted to be clean, comfortable, and well maintained - contributing to a strong sense of community among residents.
Oct 22, 2025 13:44
Dáil hears further concerns about future of maternity services at local hospital
Roscommon-Galway TD Martin Daly raised the issue with Minister of State at the Department of Health, Mary Butler, this morning.
Oct 22, 2025 13:24
Major development as Garda Cold Case Unit to look into death of Liam Farrell
The 87-year-old was found dead outside his house in Rooskey in January 2020.
Oct 22, 2025 12:19
Midlands operation sees contraband seized
The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations
Oct 22, 2025 11:04
Local centre for people with disabilities receives positive HIQA report
Pine Services is a residential service, which is run by the Brothers of Charity Services.
Oct 22, 2025 09:14
Students being 'left stranded' as bus service fails to show up in Roscommon
The service, operated by Bus Éireann, picks up young students in the Four Roads, Rahara and Curraghboy areas.
Oct 22, 2025 08:29
Connolly 'wouldn't necessarily raise Palestine issue' with Donald Trump
The Independent Presidential candidate is visiting Longford and Athlone today as part of her campaign.
Oct 22, 2025 08:24
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