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Road closed following road traffic collision in Co. Longford
Gardaí attended the scene overnight and investigations are ongoing.
Aug 10, 2024 07:58
Man appears in Court charged with Arson over Longford fire
The court heard from investigating Garda Shane O’Connor how the accused attempted to flee arrest by jumping from a balcony 5 metres from the ground in a state of undress.
Aug 9, 2024 21:23
Concerns raised over staffing levels at local mental health facility
The facility, opened by then Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in 2020, is home to the CAMHS Connect and Psychiatry of Later Life Services.
Aug 9, 2024 17:35
Man (50s) due in court in relation to Longford Town fire
Millions of euro worth of damage were caused to the Grafton Court area in the aftermath of a major fire on Sunday the 28th of July.
Aug 9, 2024 17:25
Ex-husband of Tori Towey claims he is subject of travel ban in Dubai
Her case drew international condemnation, with the leader of Sinn Fein, Mary Lou McDonald, describing the lack of treatment for a victim of domestic abuse by local officials as disgraceful.
Aug 9, 2024 13:46
Local athletics coach confident Rhasidat Adeleke can win a medal tonight
It's already Ireland's most successful games ever with four gold and three bronze medals already secured.
Aug 9, 2024 13:24
Radiology services in Longford Town receive high praise following recent report
The x-ray unit in St Joseph's Care Centre in Longford performs up to 6000 scans per year.
Aug 9, 2024 13:20
Local students warned about accommodation scams ahead of new academic year
Gardaí say one third of all scams of this nature occur during August to September each year.
Aug 9, 2024 13:17
Local Bishop describes reality facing diocese due to low priest numbers
It was announced recently that a priest has now been appointed to two parishes which has not previously happened before in the diocese.
Aug 9, 2024 13:13
Bus driver in Roscommon stopped traveling 20km over speed limit
According to Gardaí the driving conditions at the time were treacherous due to wet roads.
Aug 9, 2024 11:22
More focus needed on minority sports says leading local sports coach
Noel says Team Ireland's performance at the Paris Olympics shows the benefit of a stronger focus on individual athleticism.
Aug 9, 2024 08:47
Council refuse permission for Granard telecom mast
A separate telecom company objected to the application stating the area had adequate space on existing masts locally
Aug 9, 2024 07:48
Five men appear in court in relation to recent incidents in Mullingar
The judge was told the unrest in the town allegedly started on July 4th over a debt worth 50 euro.
Aug 8, 2024 17:41
Victims support group speaks out ahead of memorial walk in Ballinamore
Kenny Donaldson is the Director of the South East Fermanagh Foundation, based in Lisnaskea, which was set up in 1998.
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