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Traffic concerns in Castlerea raised at Roscommon MD meeting

The speed of traffic passing through Castlerea is a cause of concern for many local people

Jan 20, 2023 08:38

Eamon Ryan to launch electric buses for Athlone today

The launch ceremony for the new bus fleet will be officially performed by Minister Eamon Ryan

Jan 20, 2023 07:41

N4 upgrade being held back by Government argues local councillor

Following a unanimously supported motion from Councillor Seamus Butler at the January meeting of Longford County Council, local representatives are now seeking to meet with Minister Eamon Ryan and Junior Minister Jack Chambers to highlight the urgency of the works.

Jan 19, 2023 17:37

Sheep price crisis on agenda for Teagasc Sheep Seminar this evening

The seminar takes place in the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon Town this evening at 8pm.

Jan 19, 2023 17:07

Longford Chamber President says Argos closure is difficult for local workers

The announcement of the closures came as a shock to most people today

Jan 19, 2023 17:00

Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter

Alec Baldwin and Hannah Gutierrez-Reed are both facing two charges relating to the death of Halyna Hutchins when a prop gun went off during rehearsals in 2021

Jan 19, 2023 17:00

103 private renters in Shannonside region contacted Threshold in Q4 2022

According to the rental support charity, 100% of rental terminations dealt with by the charity in Longford were invalid.

Jan 19, 2023 13:53

Council to host Civic reception to honour recent Longford award winners

The All Ireland winning Slashers ladies team and Granard Junk Kouture World design champions will be the guests of honour.

Jan 19, 2023 13:40

Two drivers arrested by Longford Gardaí for drug and driving offences

One of the drivers had no insurance, tax, or NCT on their vehicle and also tested positive for cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamines, and benzodiazepines.

Jan 19, 2023 13:27

25 Gardaí in Shannonside divisions injured in assaults on duty last year

Damien McCarthy from the Garda Representative Association says it's a massive problem that needs to be addressed.

Jan 19, 2023 13:25

Staff at Roscommon based healthcare provider still waiting for COVID bonus

General manager with RHS Homecare, Patrick Towey, says carers worked on the frontline during the COVID pandemic and the continuing delays have affected staff morale.

Jan 19, 2023 13:21