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Athlone man is over six months in Tullamore hospital - but hasn't got the treatment he needs, Dáil told
Sinn Féin TD Sorca Clarke says it's grossly unfair on the man.
May 22, 2026 08:19
Urgent safety works needed on Ballaghaderreen roads - Frain
The roads are located on the busy R293, and Councillor Micheál Frain says traffic volume and speed have been a concern to people in the area.
May 22, 2026 07:35
Don't use fireworks at Roscommon's All-Ireland match, warn gardai
A large crowd is expected to attend Roscommon's game against Tyrone at King and Moffatt Dr Hyde Park on Sunday.
May 22, 2026 07:18
Hopes for spin offs following Longford superintendent appointment
Tomás Watters will commence his new role on May 25th, transferring from Galway.
May 21, 2026 17:14
Funding allocated to community action projects
The successful projects were announced today by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
May 21, 2026 17:11
Local MEP elected as full member of EU Agri committee
The vote saw 41 out of 67 MEPs backing his appointment.
May 21, 2026 17:07
New Superintendent appointed to Longford
He replaces Superintendent Micheal Dorrigan, who has been transferred to the Dundalk Community Engagement Functional Area.
May 21, 2026 13:40
Over 30 waiting for a bed at local hospitals
The latest Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation trolley watch report has been reported.
May 21, 2026 13:11
Local walking trails to benefit from funding
This funding is being provided to resurface, re-route and enhance walking trails.
May 21, 2026 13:09
Local TD calls for resolution in ambulance dispute
Unions representing more than two thousand ambulance workers, paramedics and EMTs are meeting with HSE officials in the Labour Court again today, after renewed negotiations began on Monday.
May 21, 2026 13:04
Local TD welcomes news that GP service in Lanesboro will be maintained
It follows news last month that a new doctor was appointed to start work in Lanesboro in May.
May 21, 2026 13:04
Council urged to develop new civic headquarters at vacant shopping centre
It was completed in 2009 by developer Bernard McNamara and has remained unused for 17 years.
May 21, 2026 13:02
Man jailed for 15 months for allowing his German Shepherd dog to attack a garda in Longford
Judge Kenneth Connolly said Mr Stokes had written an extensive letter of apology, in which he'd given a gold-plated commitment he won’t be involved in criminality again.
May 21, 2026 12:13
Derelict Longford shopping centre back on the market with €3 million asking price
The vacant Longford Town Centre was completed in 2009 by developer Bernard McNamara and has remained unused for 17 years.
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