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Emergency services attend scene of fire at Roscommon town filling station
It's been reported that a fire broke out at around 7.30am at Walsh's filling station in the town.
Feb 14, 2025 10:10
€400,000 allocated for construction of new bridge in Co. Leitrim
Leitrim County Council was granted planning permission to demolish it and build a new bridge around 25 metres away.
Feb 14, 2025 08:20
Funeral of Roscommon councillor Anthony Waldron takes place today
Politicians from Co Roscommon and beyond will be in Ballintubber for today's funeral.
Feb 14, 2025 07:25
Healthcare assistants urge local Minister to 'have a heart' over family members
They protested outside his Department this morning as they're not allowed to bring family members here as they don't make enough money per government rules.
Feb 13, 2025 18:12
Hundreds of people pay respects to much-loved councillor Anthony Waldron
His funeral Mass is taking place in St Bride's Church, Ballintubber, at 12 noon tomorrow.
Feb 13, 2025 18:04
Tickets for Join Our Boys fundraiser on sale on Roscommon Monaghan match
In 2012, George and Isaac Naughton were diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a disease for which there is no treatment and no cure.
Feb 13, 2025 18:02
LISTEN: Roscommon school raising funds to help Naughton boys get 'life-changing' treatment
Second year students at Roscommon Community College are organising a fundraiser to help their two friends change their lives forever.
Feb 13, 2025 15:32
Local TD says meeting with Minister for Agriculture has taken place regarding Storm
Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy was speaking after €42,110 in Tillage and Horticulture payments were announced for 28 Longford farmers.
Feb 13, 2025 13:53
Leitrim man retiring after 68 years working in Carrick on Shannon
Denis O'Brien has been working since 1957 in DYR Electrical Accessories in Carrick on Shannon.
Feb 13, 2025 13:50
Local councillor says measures needed to protect rural areas from weather events
The councillor raised the issue of broadband in towns and villages at the latest Carrick-on-Shannon MD meeting, following the devastating impact Storm Éowyn has had on local communities.
Feb 13, 2025 13:19
Over 8 million containers returned locally since launch of Deposit Return Scheme
SuperValu and Centra have issued a breakdown of the number of containers recycled in their stores across the region.
Feb 13, 2025 13:11
Longford woman wins big on scratch card game
The winner says she hopes to jet away to a sunnier destination to celebrate her windfall.
Feb 13, 2025 12:19
New local senators make opening speeches in the Seanad
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill and Paraic Brady spoke on the opening day of the new Seanad yesterday.
Feb 13, 2025 08:24
Confirmed: Valerie Duffy or Ger Grehan will take John Naughten's Roscommon council seat
They are the only candidates nominated to contest the selection convention in the Athlone Springs Hotel on February 20th at 7.30pm.
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