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Communion and Confirmation preparation will be more parish based predicts local priest
Fr Tom Healy's comments come following the official announcement that Cornamaddy NS in Athlone will move from a Catholic ethos to a multi-denominational one.
Jan 12, 2023 17:30
Longford Councillor believes people still concerned about future of Out of Hours GP
Councillor Peggy Nolan says that while people are able to access the service locally she is concerned that this is only due to the goodwill of local doctors.
Jan 12, 2023 17:29
Ballaghaderreen resident calls for better communication from Irish Water
Sue McMillan says the fact Irish Water were aware repairs were being carried out, and the colouring of the water had been impacted, customers should have been notified.
Jan 12, 2023 17:26
Ambulances to transfer non-urgent patients to Roscommon Hospital
The HSE confirmed the move this week.
Jan 12, 2023 16:07
Status Yellow rain warning issued for Leitrim
A wind warning is in operation for the entire country until 2am tomorrow.
Jan 12, 2023 15:38
Renewed appeal for witnesses to Rathowen crash last month
A Longford man in his 70's died in the crash and Gardaí are looking to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the crash.
Jan 12, 2023 15:22
Extreme caution advised due to cross-winds between Ballinasloe and Loughrea
Local Gardai have made the appeal.
Jan 12, 2023 15:21
Local TD defends plan to transfer patients from busy EDs to Roscommon Hospital
The call came under fire with issues highlighted around the lack of necessary services at Roscommon Hospital.
Jan 12, 2023 13:09
6th Infantry Battalion to celebrate centenary this month
To mark the centenary the battalion will conduct a formal parade in Custume Barracks, Athlone on 24th January at 11:30am.
Jan 12, 2023 13:08
Athlone based national school moving from Catholic patronage
Cornamaddy national school will become a multi-denominational community national school under the Longford-Westmeath ETB.
Jan 12, 2023 13:08
Man reported missing in Athlone found safe and well
Gardai have thanked the public for their assistance.
Jan 12, 2023 10:00
Family of Ashling Murphy marks one year since her death in Tullamore
The teacher was killed on the Grand Canal in Tullamore while out for a run.
Jan 12, 2023 09:24
Government Minister resigns over planning permission controversy
It follows revelations about false information he gave to Meath County Council in a planning application.
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