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E-tickets valid on Irish Rail services from Tuesday
From Tuesday, customers will no longer have to print their ticket from a machine at train stations, and can instead use their phones to get on board.
Jan 20, 2024 11:08
Local TD calls for increase in road maintenance budget
The Deputy also said that the government must prioritise resourcing of the Roads Policing Unit
Jan 20, 2024 09:07
Longford councillor calls for redevelopment of former army barracks
Jan 19, 2024 17:04
Greenlight given to Lanesboro energy development
Longford County Council planners granted permission for the development with 12 conditions attached.
Jan 19, 2024 17:02
Gardaí investigating following armed robbery at Longford services station
A sum of cash was taken from the scene at approximately 7pm.
Jan 19, 2024 13:23
Roscommon County Council Executive appointed as new chair of WDC
The Ballygar native served as CEO in Roscommon for four years having previously held the role at Monaghan County Council.
Jan 19, 2024 13:19
Councillor calls for better communication when accommodating refugees
The Fine Gael councillor said an information vaccuum would only lead to rumour and innuendo.
Jan 19, 2024 13:15
Breaches detected by Workplace Relations Commission across the region
The majority of breaches detected related to working hours, with 44 complaints in Roscommon, 41 in Longford, and 35 in Leitrim.
Jan 19, 2024 13:10
Major funding earmarked for Longford Women's Link
It comes as Minister for Justice Helen McEntee announces a new fund worth €7.7 million.
Jan 19, 2024 11:04
Nationwide cold snap set to end later today
Meteorologist Cathal Nolan says temperatures over the past week were well below average for the time of year.
Jan 19, 2024 08:20
Investigations underway after man killed in Dublin explosion
The precise cause of the explosion is still being investigated.
Jan 19, 2024 08:00
Objection lodged against proposed local battery storage facility
The proposed development is on the site of the former Arigna ESB Power station.
Jan 19, 2024 07:12
Student calls for more youth representation in local authorities
That is the view of 18-year-old Sam Brooks, who served as Chair of Roscommon's Youth Council for the 2023 term and as Regional Officer for Longford-Westmeath with the Irish Second-Level Students' Union.
Jan 18, 2024 17:07
Local Government TD wants intake of refugees paused
Fianna Fáil TD Joe Flaherty says the Government is losing the support of the people when it comes to accepting Ukrainian refugees.
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