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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.
Feb 12, 2025 22:00
LISTEN: My celebrations were short-lived because of Anthony Waldron's death, Scahill tells Seanad
Fine Gael senator Gareth Scahill, from Castlerea, spoke about his death in his first Seanad contribution.
Feb 12, 2025 20:21
Road closed after crash between car and lorry on Longford border
The road is currently closed and local diversions are in place.
Feb 12, 2025 19:32
Leitrim councillor calls on forestry and water officials to attend council meeting
It comes as a number of homes in the Mohill area of the county were still without power today, 20 days on from Storm Éowyn.
Feb 12, 2025 18:04
All four local Ministers heading abroad for St Patrick's Day
There will be a particular emphasis on America this year with both the Taoiseach and Tánaiste going Stateside.
Feb 12, 2025 18:00
Nominations close tonight ahead of Fine Gael selection convention in Athlone
Two candidates have so far put their names forward to be selected ahead of the 9 o'clock deadline.
Feb 12, 2025 17:17
Local disability campaigner calls for stronger punishments for illegal parking
It comes after Gardaí on patrol in Roscommon town last week discovered a jeep and a trailer parked over two blue parking spaces.
Feb 12, 2025 13:53
Gardaí arrest four people following searches at locations including Co. Roscommon
The organised crime group is believed to be involved in serious criminality including possession and discharge of firearms, drug dealing, drug intimidation, burglaries and serious assaults in East Galway and neighbouring Divisions.
Feb 12, 2025 13:42
Some homes in Leitrim still without power 20 days after Storm Éowyn
It was reported this morning that the ESB had restored power to all homes and businesses across the region.
Feb 12, 2025 13:39
Longford County Council confirm they have not refused any XL Bully type dogs exemptions to date
A statement from the local authority confirmed that there are a total of eight XL Bullies registered with the county's dog warden.
Feb 12, 2025 13:36
Local Hospital experiencing increased number of admissions today
The Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore say they have opened additional beds to cope with this extra demand on capacity and resources.
Feb 12, 2025 13:32
Funeral details announced for Roscommon Cllr Anthony Waldron
Cllr Waldron passed away at his home at the age of 64 on Sunday morning last.
Feb 12, 2025 08:26
PODCAST: Family reaction as review of Garda investigation into Liam Farrell case completed
Liam Farrell, 87, was found dead outside his Rooskey home five years ago.
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