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Leitrim has the cheapest childcare fees in Ireland
The average weekly fee for full-day care in the county is €150, according to Children's Minister Norma Foley.
May 29, 2025 13:41
Roscommon councillor says online comments put added pressure on firefighters
Micheál Frain's comments come following criticism of Roscommon County Council over the continued closure of Castlerea Fire Station.
May 29, 2025 13:40
Two men arrested following Longford town break ins
St Christopher's Services was one of the buildings targeted overnight.
May 29, 2025 13:35
MEP defends use of AI to draft letter urging EU to deliver aid to Gaza
Ciaran Mullooly's letter, sent to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, included contained lyrics from house music group Swedish House Mafia.
May 29, 2025 13:30
Gardaí appeal for witnesses following crash close to Roscommon Galway border
A woman in her 70s who was the driver of the car sustained serious injuries and was taken to University Hospital Galway for treatment.
May 29, 2025 11:31
Ballaghaderreen Library expected to open soon following refurbishment works
The library has been closed since 2020 and was due to reopen late last year following upgrade works at Dillon House.
May 29, 2025 08:30
200 new jobs announced for Longford town this morning
The three-million-euro plant will be officially opened by Junior Finance Minister, Robert Troy, this afternoon.
May 29, 2025 07:42
A first for Longford school in green flag awards
Scoil Bhríde Glen National School in Edgeworthstown were awarded the Global Citizenship Food and Biodiversity flag at an awards ceremony held in Athlone last week.
May 28, 2025 17:26
More calls for compensation for south Roscommon flood victims
Cllr Tony Ward once again called for compensation for those whose farms and lands have been devastated by floodwater.
May 28, 2025 17:17
Leitrim residents left 'in limbo land' over water infrastructure - Feighan
Frank Feighan says Leitrim County Council has taken over the management of over 100 housing estates over the past eight years.
May 28, 2025 17:07
Taoiseach vows to take action on west Roscommon wild fire
Micheál Martin was responding to Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane in the Dáil today, who said the fire in Gortaganny earlier this month was the 'worst ever seen in the county'.
May 28, 2025 17:00
120 local primary schools availing from Hot School Meals Programme
The figures were revealed following a parliamentary question by Cork North West TD John Paul O'Shea to Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary.
May 28, 2025 14:01
Leitrim care home receives high praise following HIQA inspection
Lough Erril Private Nursing Home is a purpose built facility located near Mohill caring for service users of varying dependency.
May 28, 2025 13:34
Criminal proceedings under way into Carrick crash in which woman died
A passenger in one of the cars was Anne Hutchinson, with an address of 4988 Elgin Cir, Syracuse, New York. She was pronounced dead.
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