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Emergency services at the scene of a crash in Co. Roscommon
The R370 between Frenchpark and Ballinameen is closed and diversions are in place.
Jul 18, 2025 09:19
Former broadcaster Bryan Dobson officially opens Boyle Arts Festival
The veteran broadcaster revealed Michael D Higgins had been approached by the organising committee but was forced to decline the invitation.
Jul 18, 2025 08:21
New library in Ballaghaderreen set to open at the end of the month
A temporary library service has been in operation close to the local SuperValu in the town.
Jul 18, 2025 07:19
New Longford sensory playground to 'make a difference' for local children
The state-of-the-art sensory playground was designed for young people with physical or intellectual disabilities.
Jul 17, 2025 22:55
Local councillor raises issue of lack of qualified carers in Co. Leitrim
He says the unfavourable pay and work conditions of the job 'create the perfect storm' for people to be put off from joining the ranks of home carers.
Jul 17, 2025 17:53
Concerns raised at Castlerea Mart over proposed CAP cuts
Proposed cuts of over 20 percent have already been described as a 'crippling blow' to the agriculture sector here.
Jul 17, 2025 17:42
Over 14,800 motorists across region got penalty points so far this year
The top five penalty point offences include speeding, holding a mobile phone while driving, and driving without reasonable consideration.
Jul 17, 2025 17:35
Gardaí urging people in Ballinamore to keep all machinery and tools locked away
Tens of thousands of euro worth of machinery was stolen from a yard in Ballinamore earlier this week.
Jul 17, 2025 13:23
Former broadcaster Bryan Dobson set to open Boyle Arts Festival tonight
The opening parade kicks off at 7 o'clock from the top of The Crescent, before marking its way down to King House, where Mr Dobson will address the crowd.
Jul 17, 2025 12:55
Public meeting to take place in Athlone regarding housing development
Alanna Homes are set to construct a 576-unit estate in the Lissywollen area.
Jul 17, 2025 12:52
Local MEP says small farmers could lose funding under new Common Agricultural Policy
The European Commission has announced a 20 per cent drop in resources for the sector, as part of the 2 trillion euro budget for 2028 to 2034.
Jul 17, 2025 12:51
New project launched to support local elderly women in residential care
The Community Linkage Project is managed by Age Friendly Ireland and funded by the Women's Health Fund in the Department of Health.
Jul 17, 2025 12:48
Local Sinn Féin TD welcomes clarity on proposed IPAS centre in Roscommon
The Department of Migration says international-protection applicants will not be accommodated in Academy House on Goff Street.
Jul 17, 2025 12:48
Man admits his role in the killing of retired Sligo farmer
In October, he and two other men will be sentenced for their roles in what happened.
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