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No commitment from Health Minister on Ballinasloe maternity services
A number of local public representatives have called on the Health Minister to commit to safeguarding Portiuncula maternity services.
Jul 28, 2025 16:27
Liver transplant saved the life of Boyle tourist
Raymond from Edinburgh was in the north Roscommon town for Boyle Arts Festival.
Jul 28, 2025 15:53
Renowned Keadue festival to get under way tonight
It'll be performed at 8.30 by Labhrás Ó Murchú, the director general of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann.
Jul 28, 2025 15:49
Longford business says new trade deal will reduce local exports to the US
The Government says it regrets the imposition of tariffs but has welcomed the 0% carve out for aviation, and says pharma tariffs will also be capped at 15 per cent.
Jul 28, 2025 13:17
Construction of 51 council houses in south Roscommon to start early next year
Plans are also progressing for several other social housing developments throughout the country.
Jul 28, 2025 13:12
Longford branch of National Learning Network set to relocate
Its Longford branch relocated twice since last year, and it is currently based at the N4 Axis Centre on the outskirts of the town.
Jul 28, 2025 13:06
Health Minister says new Sligo surgical hub will help reduce waiting times
Health Minister Jennifer MacNeill was at Sligo University Hospital today to support two proposed developments for the northwest.
Jul 28, 2025 12:58
National success of Abbey Hotel down to Tom Grealy's 'memorable work' - Eugene Murphy
Tributes are continuing to pour in following the passing of Tom Grealy, who ran the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon.
Jul 28, 2025 12:51
State of the Art Surgical Hub to be developed in Sligo
Local Minister and Sligo-Leitrim TD Marian Harkin confirmed the news this morning after weeks of uncertainty.
Jul 28, 2025 09:00
Tributes continue to be paid to well-known Roscommon hotelier
Tom Grealy of the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon died peacefully over the weekend.
Jul 28, 2025 08:21
Local MEP says Ireland will have ‘huge opportunity’ next year to make changes to the next CAP
It’s because Ireland will hold the presidency of the EU in the second half of 2026.
Jul 28, 2025 07:36
€80,000 secured for playground project in south Roscommon
The fund supports communities across Ireland that have welcomed new arrivals, particularly those from Ukraine.
Jul 27, 2025 15:12
Tributes paid following passing of popular Roscommon hotelier
His death occurred in the devoted care of the staff at Drumderring Nursing Home in Boyle.
Jul 27, 2025 14:09
New takeaway coffee facility opens in North Roscommon
The Miners Brew which was created by local woman Lorna McPadden, is based in Arigna Village.
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