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Leitrim TD calls for rural drivers to get more incentives to buy electric vehicles

Only 3.4 per cent of new cars registered in Roscommon in the past four and a half years have been electric - the lowest rate in the country.

Aug 13, 2024 13:26

Longford Taxi driver calls for Government to cut red tape on new taxi licenses

The National Private Hire Taxi Association have called for Assaults on taxi drivers to be treated as an attack on front line workers.

Aug 13, 2024 13:18

Parishioners in Roscommon demand meeting with Bishop over priests departure

In a letter to the local committee, Bishop Kevin Doran reiterated that Fr Michael had served his time in Drum and would be leaving by the end of August.

Aug 13, 2024 13:14

Gardaí in Roscommon appeal for information regarding burglaries

Two businesses premises, one in Knockcroghery and one on the outskirts of Roscommon are believed to have been targeted some time between 10 o'clock last night and 6 o'clock this morning.

Aug 13, 2024 13:09

Two community projects in Co. Roscommon receive funding

Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan announced more than €458,000 of funding is to be provided for 36 local community groups and organisations across Ireland.

Aug 13, 2024 11:40

Plans lodged for road safety works near Athlone

The works involve the construction of 76 meters of new roadway to form a new junction at Carnagh, Athlone.

Aug 13, 2024 08:42

Meeting hears of anger in south Roscommon as popular priest set to leave

Bishop Doran recently stated that the 82-year-old priest had served well beyond the normal retirement age of 75.

Aug 13, 2024 07:44

Roscommon has the lowest number of electric car sales in Ireland

Only 3.4 per cent of new cars registered in the county between January 2020 and June 2024 were EVs.

Aug 13, 2024 07:23

Power continues to be restored to premises across Shannonside region

The ESB is working to restore power to all homes by this evening.

Aug 12, 2024 16:47

Almost 500 Shannonside customers still without electricity after overnight storm

West Roscommon is particularly badly affected, with significant outages in Ballaghaderreen, Lisacul and Carrowbehy.

Aug 12, 2024 13:59

Rooskey businesswoman says hospitality VAT rate decrease would save jobs

Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe confirmed last week the Government has no plans to reduce the current rate of 13.5 per cent to 9 per cent.

Aug 12, 2024 13:42