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Local county council given financial top up following power station closure

As part of the EU's Just Transition programme, the power station was originally set for closure in 2027, with that decision fast tracked and the plant closed in 2020.

Nov 3, 2023 12:58

More than 2000 new car registrations recorded in the region

The figures come from a recent report of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry

Nov 3, 2023 12:51

Permission granted for works at former Roscommon bank

The premises was one of the locations permanently closed earlier this year when the Bank left the Irish Market.

Nov 3, 2023 11:41

Man accused of murdering Ashling Murphy to give evidence before court

33-year-old Jozef Puska, of Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Co Offaly, denies murder, and took to the stand yesterday afternoon.

Nov 3, 2023 11:01

Fourth teenager due in court over serious assault of boy

Yesterday three boys were charged with the assault and released on bail with a curfew imposed.

Nov 3, 2023 09:47

Green light for major local housing development

Andrews Construction Ltd had sought the construction of 245 residential units and supporting infrastructure as part of the development.

Nov 3, 2023 09:20

Local MEP criticises constituency colleague over EU Mica fact finding mission

The accusation comes from Midlands North West MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan and revolves around Fine Gael's Colm Markey.

Nov 2, 2023 18:15

Gardaí seeking info on Leitrim power tool robberies

The items stolen include a DeWalt drill and drill bits, a Makita drill and a DeWalt angle grinder.

Nov 2, 2023 17:14

Green light for two new enterprise buildings locally

The development would consist of one two-storey building containing five enterprise/workspace units with mezzanine offices, office hub and administration offices.

Nov 2, 2023 14:14

Local TD says rotting trees will cause fatal accidents

Ash dieback is a serious disease of ash trees caused by a fungal pathogen that results in the eventual death of the tree and the weakening of its branches.

Nov 2, 2023 14:05

FF confident of retaining Roscommon seats despite withdrawals

The party has been dealt a blow in the county in recent months following confirmation that John Cummins, Orla Leyden and Joe Murphy would be withdrawing from political life.

Nov 2, 2023 14:00