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Trump announces 20pc tariff on imports from the EU
The US President says the trade measure will help to make America wealthy again but Irish officials say they're disappointed with the announcement.
Apr 2, 2025 23:50
HSE issue measles exposure alert for local rail route
The HSE has stated that members of the public travelling on the Dublin Connolly to Sligo Train on Friday evening the 28th of March may have been exposed.
Apr 2, 2025 18:16
Leitrim landowners asked to engage with new Ring Fort survey and celebration
Those with the forts on their land are also asked to register the location ahead of a celebration in May.
Apr 2, 2025 17:21
Government allocates funding for two bog walks in Roscommon
€11,400 has been allocated for the Carrowbehy/Cahir Bog Walk in west Roscommon.
Apr 2, 2025 17:15
Just five LIS roads to be completed in Leitrim this year - as councillor hits out
The scheme involves the state and homeowners jointly paying for the upgrade of small roads and laneways.
Apr 2, 2025 17:09
Gardaí seize substantial amount of drugs and cash in Longford operation
This seizure forms part of Operation Tara, the Gardaí national anti-drugs strategy targeting drugs distribution networks.
Apr 2, 2025 15:36
LISTEN: A local man (80s) was refused help after Storm Eowyn - even though he lost freezer contents
Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke raised the case in the Dáil yesterday.
Apr 2, 2025 13:48
Public submission deadline extended for planned Lough Ree Greenway
The closing date for submissions was due to be today at 4 o'clock but that deadline is now extended until April 11th.
Apr 2, 2025 13:38
Leitrim councillors ramp up campaign for new Rooskey footbridge
Councillor Maeve Reynolds, from Fine Gael, says a new footbridge is the only acceptable solution.
Apr 2, 2025 13:37
Roscommon medical-card holders face three-hour drive for dentist
Senator Gareth Scahill says the HSE recently told him four Roscommon dentists provide a service for medical-card holders.
Apr 2, 2025 13:34
Historic sign taken from former Roscommon Town Post Office
An Post have confirmed that they did not remove the sign and are aware of it's considerable vintage and of heritage value.
Apr 2, 2025 13:34
Works begin on installation of Battery Road traffic lights
The lights will be turned on after the completion of the long term Battery road works.
Apr 2, 2025 13:29
Nearly 600 homecare hours unfilled in Leitrim
The figures have been released in a reply by the HSE to a parliamentary question by local Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny.
Apr 2, 2025 11:08
Carrick principal says new classrooms won't solve issue of overcrowding
It's after funding was announced yesterday for the extension to Scoil Mhuire, which is based in two different locations.
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