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National Famine-Way Commemorative Walk starts today in Strokestown
The trek takes place over 6 days beginning at the National Famine Museum in Roscommon to the EPIC Museum in Dublin, a journey of 165 kilometres.
May 20, 2024 08:19
Funeral of Longford man killed in workplace accident takes place today
His funeral is taking place in St Brigid's Church, Ardagh, at 12 noon today, with a cremation ceremony at 4pm in Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan.
May 20, 2024 07:37
Housing Minister to open almost 30 social homes in south Leitrim today
Darragh O'Brien is cutting the ribbon on 18 homes in Carraig Breac in Drumshanbo and 10 in Lahard in Ballinamore.
May 20, 2024 07:16
Drumshanbo hotel to close as refugee centre, Minister confirms
It has been accommodating 170 Ukrainian refugees for over two years.
May 20, 2024 07:10
Castlerea anti-refugee protest: Fears over resources and people's safety
There is no clarity yet on whether the international protection applicants will be men, women or children.
May 20, 2024 07:10
Almost 100 people attend Castlerea refugee protest
Today's protest started outside Lidl at Arm at 1pm before demonstrators marched down to The Square, where more speeches were given.
May 19, 2024 14:34
Castlerea political activist rules herself out of local elections
However, this week she confirmed she was ruling herself out of June's elections due to college work and her father's European elections campaign.
May 19, 2024 12:09
Taoiseach to visit Longford for National Famine Commemoration today
The formal state ceremony will be attended by Taoiseach Simon Harris and Culture Minister Catherine Martin.
May 19, 2024 11:19
Protest against planned refugee accommodation in Castlerea this afternoon
A group called Castlerea Says No has organised a protest for 1pm today, starting from the Lidl store on the Knock Road.
May 19, 2024 09:20
Pedestrian knocked down in two-vehicle crash in west Roscommon
Two vehicles were also involved in the crash in Cloonfad yesterday morning.
May 19, 2024 08:40
E-scooter driver hospitalised after crash in Ballaghaderreen
It happened in Kilcolman at around 3.20pm yesterday afternoon.
May 19, 2024 07:01
Local election candidate calls for reopening of Granard Citizens Info.
Marett Smith is seeking a seat in the Granard LEA for Fianna Fail.
May 18, 2024 14:21
40 new homes under construction in Roscommon last month
Data from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage shows over 18,000 Commencement Notices were issued nationwide in April.
May 18, 2024 11:07
Gardaí renew appeal for missing Drumlish man
Gardaí do not suspect foul play and are currently progressing a missing persons investigation only.
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