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Calls for footpath rehabilitation programme in Longford
It comes following confirmation Longford County Council paid out almost €1 million in insurance claims over the last 15 months.
Jul 26, 2024 13:17
Westmeath County Council seek purchase of land in Athlone for 600 new homes
The local authority have lodged the order with An Bord Pleanála this week for the development at Kilnafaddoge.
Jul 26, 2024 13:08
Coroner rules verdict of accidental death into Longford farmer who passed away following farm accident
Kevin Skelly (53) died at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin on May 9, 2022 from injuries he had sustained six weeks earlier on his farm at Carrickboy, Co Longford.
Jul 26, 2024 13:05
Locals call for An Post to reverse Roscommon Post office decision
An Post has decided to move the facility to a nearby business early next year.
Jul 26, 2024 13:01
Refusal upheld for Roscommon wind turbine application
The newest application called for two bespoke Enercon turbines at Derrane & Roxborough
Jul 26, 2024 12:18
Local councillor wants new site for Ballymahon playground
Fine Gael's Paul Ross says the current site is in a heavily secluded area, beside a sewage treatment plant.
Jul 26, 2024 08:46
Junior Minister 'aware' of Roscommon Post Office concerns
It's due to move from its current historic building on The Square to a nearby business early next year.
Jul 26, 2024 08:34
Former Longford politician to be sentenced for money laundering today
Frank Kilbride of Aughakilmore, Ballinalee in Longford was charged with and plead guilty to three charges under money laundering legislation in January.
Jul 26, 2024 08:30
Disappointment mounts over Roscommon Town Post Office move
The historic building is hosts a significantly smaller work force today then in previous years according to one Councillor.
Jul 25, 2024 17:51
Leitrim IFA chairman says rising costs force farmers onto social welfare
New figures show 298 people in Leitrim got Farm Assist or Rural Social Scheme payments last year.
Jul 25, 2024 16:58
North Longford sees highest Fine Gael local election vote nationally
The party secured three out of the five seats in the constituency with Cllrs Garry Murtagh, Paraic Brady and Padraig McNamara all elected.
Jul 25, 2024 14:40
Peter Burke leads first trade mission as Enterprise Minister
As part of the five-day mission, Minister Burke held over 33 meetings and engaged with a number of significant US companies.
Jul 25, 2024 14:15
GAA facility will greatly benefit Roscommon youth, says councillor
The local authority confirmed the €240,000 sale of over 11 acres at Carrownabrickna and Ballyboughan on the Racecourse Road.
Jul 25, 2024 13:39
Almost 700 local farmers availed of social welfare assistance last year
They received the money under Farm Assist or the Rural Social Scheme.
Jul 25, 2024 13:21Shannonside Newsletter
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