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Roscommon roads policing unit stop car with no insurance and NCT
Gardaí are continuing to remind motorists to adhere to the rules of the road, and to drive responsibly.
Jun 27, 2025 11:02
Plans to convert historic Roscommon building into community facility
Submissions are currently open in relation to a major development at Edenville House in Roscommon town.
Jun 27, 2025 08:26
Domnick Connolly to be elected as Cathaoirleach of Athlone MD today
Fianna Fáil's Sean Moylan will become the chairman of Boyle Municipal District.
Jun 27, 2025 07:32
Paddy Farrell to become new Cathaoirleach of Leitrim later today
The Leitrim village councillor will take over from his party colleague Paddy O'Rourke.
Jun 27, 2025 07:27
Leitrim revealed as county with highest percentage of forest cover
It was revealed today following the publication of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine's Annual Forest Statistics Report for 2025.
Jun 26, 2025 17:16
Local TD says potential minor injury unit in Longford is a viable possibility
Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy met with Tánaiste Simon Harris alongside Longford party colleagues in government buildings yesterday.
Jun 26, 2025 17:13
Appealed construction of 245 houses in Mullingar given green light
The development has now been granted permission from An Bord Pleanála, with revised conditions.
Jun 26, 2025 13:53
Roscommon records highest pothole complaints over last three years
Last year, Roscommon County Council received just over 1,000 complaints about potholes.
Jun 26, 2025 13:51
Leitrim TD says Sligo dermatology service is 'under extreme stress'
It comes as the HSE has struggled to fill two consultant positions at Sligo University Hospital, with the only dermatologist in the Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal area currently on leave until mid July.
Jun 26, 2025 13:47
LISTEN: Councillor welcomes High Court deferral of verdict on Athlone IPAS centre
The State had been planning to locate up to 1,000 asylum seekers at a centre in Lissywollen, Athlone.
Jun 26, 2025 13:40
Gardaí investigating theft from a car in Drumshanbo
A number of belongings were taken during the course of the incident.
Jun 26, 2025 10:50
Oireachtas committee hears a Longford post office will close unless funding is increased
The Irish Postmasters Union is calling for a 50% increase in state funding, from €10m a year to €15m.
Jun 26, 2025 08:27
EPA investigating large scale illegal peat extractions across Roscommon and Longford
A report from the Environmental Protection Agency revealed it is looking into cases of illegal operations over seven counties across the country.
Jun 26, 2025 08:11
Local TD calls for presidential election voting rights to be extended to Northern Ireland residents
A referendum had previously been set by the government for May 2019, but was delayed.
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