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Reopening of N61 between Boyle and Tulsk delayed further
The road was due to reopen on August 25th but the contractor sought a three-week extension.
Sep 7, 2025 12:14
Longford councillor opposes Fine Gael's decision to block independent presidential candidates
In the event of a nomination of a person other than ratified candidate Heather Humphreys, the Fine Gael local authority members are whipped to oppose it.
Sep 7, 2025 11:51
N61 between Boyle and Tulsk set to reopen tomorrow
The road was due to reopen on August 25th but the contractor sought a three-week extension.
Sep 7, 2025 09:17
Tánaiste describing latest threat against his family as 'sinister'
Gardaí are investigating the online threat which was made on social media.
Sep 7, 2025 07:59
Fine Gael councillors instructed to endorse Heather Humphreys only
It comes as local authorities across the country are preparing to hold special meetings which will hear from independent candidates seeking their support.
Sep 6, 2025 14:36
Special mass to take place in aid of local priest's work in Brazil
Lecarrow native, Fr Pat, has been working in the Amazon region of Brazil for almost 50 years.
Sep 6, 2025 13:03
Longford County Council special meeting to hear from presidential hopefuls
Candidates seeking to run must be nominated by four local authorities or have the backing of 20 members of the Oireachtas.
Sep 6, 2025 12:25
Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly to visit Carrick-on-Shannon today
An Independent TD for Galway West, she was first elected to the Dáil in 2016.
Sep 6, 2025 11:22
Major cycling event taking place in Co. Longford today
The first ever Tour of Longford is starting at the Connolly Barracks at 10am.
Sep 6, 2025 09:19
Funeral of young student taking place in Roscommon this morning
The community of Ballyleague and the wider Roscommon area was plunged into grief following his death on Tuesday.
Sep 6, 2025 08:54
Fianna Fáil's Jim Gavin and Billy Kelleher 'toe-to-toe' in vote for presidential pick
It comes after Joanna Donnelly announced she was pulling out of the race for the presidency.
Sep 6, 2025 08:26
Breakthrough in school secretaries and caretakers' row as strike called off
The Forsa union says the action has been cancelled.
Sep 5, 2025 22:01
Repair works completed on burst south Leitrim water main
Leitrim Councillors are due to meet Uisce Éireann on Monday to discuss recent water outages in the area.
Sep 5, 2025 17:28
Local opposition to proposed Frenchpark works
Changes are planned for the Roscommon village because it's set to be bypassed, as part of the N5 upgrade.
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