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Athlone takeaway was temporarily closed over food-safety issues

The closure order was issued on December 13 and lifted three days later on December 16.

Jan 10, 2025 15:53

LISTEN: South Roscommon flood relief scheme could be in place by April, after it gets planning approval

An Bord Pleanála gave it the go-ahead today with conditions.

Jan 10, 2025 15:37

St. Jarlaths Credit Union in Tuam agree to merge with Athlone and Castlerea

The newly combined credit union will have assets over €440 million and 80,000 members.

Jan 10, 2025 13:28

€1.2m water sports facility on track to open in Drumshanbo this autumn

It will include toilets and changing rooms, for sailors, kayakers and other water-sports fans.

Jan 10, 2025 13:26

Lough Funshinagh flood relief scheme in south Roscommon gets planning, with conditions

An Bord Pleanála has confirmed it has approved the application, with conditions.

Jan 10, 2025 13:19

Ballagh swimming pool will still open by March, department hopes

Roscommon-Galway TD Claire Kerrane, from Sinn Fein, says department officials have told her they still hope to open the swimming pool by the end of March.

Jan 10, 2025 13:14

Local schools set to re-open on Monday as cold spell comes to an end

Some were closed for up to four days after low temperature and ice warnings were in place.

Jan 10, 2025 13:04

Guns and more than €20,000 worth of drugs seized in Co. Roscommon

Three men, two in their 40s and one in his 30s were arrested but have since been released without charge, pending further investigation.

Jan 10, 2025 12:54

Motorway partially closed near Athlone following collision

Motorist's are being urged to take alternative routes with the incident expected to affect traffic over the next hour.

Jan 10, 2025 11:01

New 26 bed extension opens at Sligo University Hospital

The HSE says it will ease pressure on the Emergency Department.

Jan 10, 2025 07:49

Funeral details announced for woman found dead in south Roscommon bogland

Mirjana's funeral service will take place in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Coosan on Saturday, at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.

Jan 9, 2025 21:26