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Concerns over possible closure of chapel in Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon
Fianna Fáil senator Eugene Murphy says the church is currently closed off, with Mass taking place in another room within the HSE nursing home.
Jul 17, 2024 13:03
Planning application resubmitted for new running track in Co. Roscommon
Lisnamult Community Enterprise had originally submitted a planning application but withdrew it last month.
Jul 17, 2024 11:13
Major rise in those seeking treatment for cocaine and gambling addiction
Alcohol remains the number one addiction being treated for at the Rutland Centre.
Jul 17, 2024 09:26
Urgent appeal for information after 6 week old foal taken in Leitrim
There are concerns around the well-being of the animal as at 6 weeks old, the foal is too young to be separated from it's mother.
Jul 17, 2024 08:17
Go ahead for new national space museum in Roscommon
The Museum would be the home of space education and exploration in Ireland with an interactive space museum and virtual reality space mission.
Jul 17, 2024 08:13
Longford Councillor highlights issues with time of council meetings
Senator Micheal Carrigy raised the issue in the Seanad last week, while Councillor Peggy Nolan tabled it in Longford County Council.
Jul 16, 2024 17:34
Contraband worth over €200,000 seized in Athlone last week
Separately, various quantities of other illicit drugs worth €26,000 were discovered while searching parcels at a premise in Dublin.
Jul 16, 2024 17:09
Roscommon and Leitrim 'held back' by lack of investment, according to report
Investment in transport, health, education, housing and energy is way behind other areas of the country and the continent.
Jul 16, 2024 15:18
Progression of Child Protection Bill welcomed by local Senator
If passed website controllers would have to carry out age verification to ensure that people under 18 would not be able to access pornographic material online
Jul 16, 2024 14:14
Roscommon councillor wants TFI to review Local Link timetables
Cllr Marty McDermott told a recent Roscommon Municipal District meeting that users of the service weren't being given enough time in local towns.
Jul 16, 2024 13:33
Campaign to keep popular local priest intensifies in South Roscommon
It comes as the Bishop of Elphin confirmed recently that Fr Michael Hickey would return to his order in Dublin after seven years in Roscommon.
Jul 16, 2024 13:25
Planning sought for the repurposing of a former Co. Leitrim Garda Station
The application has been received by county planners and a decision is expected to be made by the end of August.
Jul 16, 2024 11:28
Council staff paid a total of over €60k for Leitrim local elections work
According to Freedom of Information figures. security staff were paid €5,000.
Jul 16, 2024 08:22
Funding welcomed for adult disability respite unit in Leitrim
Minister of State for Disabilities, Anne Rabbitte announced yesterday that €23m in capital funding has been allocated nationally.
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