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Local Councillor praises major tourist attraction in Longford
Center Parcs in Ballymahon brings in almost €2m each week.
Oct 10, 2025 13:18
Almost €1m earmarked for the repurposing of vacant sites across Roscommon
The allocation was announced this morning under the Rural and Regeneration Development Fund.
Oct 10, 2025 13:13
Ming expresses sympathy towards Jim Gavin following his withdrawal from election race
It now leaves Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys and Independent Catherine Connolly as the only candidates left in the running.
Oct 10, 2025 13:11
Planning permission granted for Tesla charging bays in Longford
Longford County Council granted the application after changes were made following initial concerns from Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
Oct 10, 2025 11:21
Health watchdog delivers positive report on Ballinasloe facility
An announced inspection of St Teresa's Services was carried out in July, the details of which have been published this week.
Oct 10, 2025 07:55
Concerns raised locally over increasing ambulance response times
The national target is to respond in 75 per cent of cases of life-threatening cardiac or respiratory arrest in just under 19 minutes.
Oct 10, 2025 07:51
Funeral mass of Padraig Nugent takes place
A number of items were brought to the altar as symbols of Padraig's life.
Oct 9, 2025 17:42
Record revenues recorded at Longford's Center Parcs
Opened in Ballymahon in 2019, the resort saw 1,268 employed during this time, a decrease from 1,301 the previous year.
Oct 9, 2025 17:39
Longford Fianna Fáil senator will still vote for Jim Gavin in presidential election
The GAA legend pulled out of the race last weekend after he emerged he owed a tenant more than €3,000, dating back to 2009.
Oct 9, 2025 14:16
Roscommon's advanced paramedic vacancy could be filled early next year
Director of the National Ambulance Service Robert Morton says the county has been earmarked for the role in 2026.
Oct 9, 2025 13:47
Green light for new childcare facility in County Leitrim
Fenagh Childcare Limited has been granted planning permission for the facility in Commons in Fenagh.
Oct 9, 2025 13:43
Decision yet to be made over new location for Boyle Post Office
An Post says that there is very strong interest in securing the new contract at the end of January.
Oct 9, 2025 13:37
Justice Minister to discuss Liam Farrell exhumation with Garda Commissioner
The 87-year-old was found dead outside his house in Rooskey in January 2020, with his body bruised and bloodied.
Oct 9, 2025 13:32
Local FF members frustrated over party's approach to Presidential election
Micheál Martin apologised to his party over the handling of the campaign at a parliamentary party meeting last night.
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