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Work underway to restore water supply in Granard following burst main

Water service crews have been dispatched and are currently working to minimise disruption.

Mar 31, 2025 13:07

New bishop of Achonry appeals for more vocations to tackle shortage of clergy

Kevin Doran has taken over as Bishop of Achonry and is remaining as Bishop of Elphin, as the two dioceses unite.

Mar 31, 2025 13:03

Almost 900 people across region availing of social housing support scheme

They receive the Housing Assistance Payment, which is for people who have a long-term housing need.

Mar 31, 2025 11:34

Funeral of Ballymahon man killed in N55 crash taking place this morning

Tributes have poured in for Tom Walsh since he died last week.

Mar 31, 2025 07:38

Confirmed: Four candidates to battle it out for Scahill's Roscommon council seat

Fine Gael members from the Roscommon Local Electoral Area, which includes Castlerea, are eligible to vote.

Mar 30, 2025 22:16

LISTEN: Bishop Kevin Doran says small churches may not have Mass every Sunday in the future - as he takes formal charge of Achonry

Over 500 parishioners and invited guests attended the ceremony this afternoon, which saw him become the 55th Bishop of Achonry.

Mar 30, 2025 17:50

Planning sought for new housing development in Co. Roscommon

County planners will decide on the project in May.

Mar 30, 2025 15:32

Bishop says merging of Achonry and Elphin dioceses is an opening to 'broader horizons'

Kevin Doran's homily will call for communities to enter into a 'new space' which will allow them to 'grow together as the people of God' under their new union.

Mar 30, 2025 15:10

Repair works at Lough Key Forest Park to be completed by next month

The popular tourist attraction suffered significant damage following Storm Éowyn in January, forcing the closure of one of its main attractions.

Mar 30, 2025 12:20

Bishop Kevin Doran officially to take charge of Diocese of Achonry today

His installation Mass takes place in St Nathy's Cathedral in Ballaghaderreen at 3 o'clock this afternoon.

Mar 30, 2025 12:09

Refusal of housing development in Longford town upheld by An Bord Pleanála

County planners refused the plans as they did not conform with the county development plan and citing that the loss of the commercial units would be contrary to the commercial strategy for the town.

Mar 30, 2025 09:13