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Plight of Ballinasloe family living in caravan 'emergency situation' says local Senator
Speaking to the Joe Finnegan Show today, Senator Eugene Murphy has urged the family to get in touch with his office.
Jan 12, 2024 13:07
Leitrim Gardaí investigating spate of vehicle break-ins
Gardaí are investigating a number of incidents of theft from motor vehicles that occurred yesterday in the Dromod area.
Jan 12, 2024 12:56
Local Gardaí reminding people to be vigilant to online scams
A man subsequently noticed around €2,500 had been transferred into an unknown bank account.
Jan 12, 2024 11:53
Event to commemorate Ashling Murphy taking place today
The 23-year-old was killed in Tullamore this day two years ago.
Jan 12, 2024 07:41
Over 70% of local homes still reliant on high carbon fuels
9,166 of households in Longford use oil for home heating, while oil is used by 14,636 homes in Roscommon.
Jan 12, 2024 07:30
Local towns identified as hubs in the new National Cycle Network Plan
Longford, Mullingar and Athlone have been identified as primary hubs in the roll out, with Roscommon and Ballinasloe selected as secondary hubs.
Jan 11, 2024 17:14
Local TD says region is being forgotten in regards to nursing home facilities
In a press statement, the TD highlighted that counties like Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo Donegal and Mayo have the oldest population nationwide, but lack sufficient nursing home spaces.
Jan 11, 2024 17:12
Local people returning home encouraged to apply for business programme
This is the seventh year of the programme and there are up to 50 places available with the closing date for new applications on Monday the 15th of January at 5pm.
Jan 11, 2024 16:43
Funeral service for tragic Granard couple to take place this Sunday
The bodies of Paul and Morag Kavanagh were discovered on Saturday evening at their residence in Killasonna.
Jan 11, 2024 13:25
Longford man sentenced over the harassment of a government minister
David Larkin of Ardnacassa Lawns, Dublin Road Longford pleaded guilty last month to the harassment of Minister Mary Butler on dates in January of 2022.
Jan 11, 2024 13:14
Popular Longford retailer to temporarily close its doors this weekend
Lidl Longford will shut at 6pm this Saturday but the retailer says this won't affect jobs at the site.
Jan 11, 2024 13:10
Roscommon-based centre received positive HIQA report
The review comes after an unannounced inspection of the centre in October 2023.
Jan 11, 2024 12:15
Arrests 'imminent' following arson attacks on accommodation centres
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said it's her belief the cases are progressing.
Jan 11, 2024 09:23
Leitrim councillor calls for additional ambulance crews
Sinn Féin's Brendan Barry said regional ambulance crews were under increased pressure to respond within target times.
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