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Longford Gardaí arrest man following raid of properties last weekend

Local Gardaí attached to the Divisional Drugs Unit along with the Armed Support Unit carried out several searches in the Kenagh area on Saturday.

Nov 20, 2024 11:28

Irish Wheelchair Association condemns inaccessible polling stations

The Irish Wheelchair Association's National Advocacy Manager has described the situation as 'an absolute disgrace'.

Nov 20, 2024 09:38

Taoiseach defends VAT rate decisions during Roscommon visit

There were widespread calls for a reduction in VAT from 13.5 to 9 percent before the Budget was announced.

Nov 20, 2024 08:46

Man sentenced for child sex offences at Midland's GAA club

The accused was initially charged with sexual assault, but entered a guilty plea to three counts of gross indecency.

Nov 20, 2024 08:22

Taoiseach hits out at general election candidates who use 'far right' rhetoric

He was speaking during a visit to Roscommon earlier today, where he was asked about protests at Lissywollen in Athlone regarding the accommodation of asylum seekers.

Nov 19, 2024 17:24

General Election candidate appeals to people to stop interfering with posters

The Scramogue native recently left Fianna Fáil after they refused to add him to their General Election ticket.

Nov 19, 2024 15:28

Voters in parts of Roscommon-Galway notified of a number of inaccessible polling stations

Those at Clooncagh National School, Kingsland National School and Lecarrow Community National School cannot be used by wheelchair users.

Nov 19, 2024 13:43

Planning sought for housing development in North Longford

Philip Rogers is seeking to construct 22 homes at Mill Race Park and Derawley in Drumlish.

Nov 19, 2024 13:41

Roscommon business broken into for 7th time this year

Gardaí are investigating a reported burglary of O'Connor's Pub and Shop in Tulsk at around 4 o'clock yesterday morning.

Nov 19, 2024 13:38

Roscommon Cllr believes works at local schools will increase safety

St Patrick's NS, Brusna NS, Camcloon NS, Cornafulla NS and St. Ciaran's NS will be benefitting from the Safe Routes to School programme.

Nov 19, 2024 10:17

Roscommon planners approve new battery energy storage facility

The plans were the subject of a number of submissions highlighting public concerns with fire risks, water contamination and local fears over flooding.

Nov 19, 2024 08:40