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Man charged in connection with death of Michael Gaine

Gardaí yesterday arrested a man in his 50s as part of the investigation.

Feb 25, 2026 15:08

Dáil hears of concerns Roscommon rehab unit again 'dropped' from HSE's plans

The unit was promised for Roscommon University Hospital over a decade a ago, but never progressed.

Feb 25, 2026 14:41

No X-ray unit planned for Carrick's new community hospital

Construction of the facility is scheduled to be completed in the second quarter of this year.

Feb 25, 2026 13:35

Anger in Longford over funding allocation for small roads

The county has received €380,000 of the over €1.5 million announced for counties in the Shannonside region.

Feb 25, 2026 13:28

Man accused of Athlone Garda Station attack remanded in custody again

Adil Muhammad, of no fixed abode, appeared before Judge Bernadette Owens at Athlone District Court this morning, with a two-week adjournment requested.

Feb 25, 2026 13:23

SNAs from several Roscommon schools to protest this afternoon

A demonstration is taking place in Castlerea at 2 o'clock and in Roscommon town at 3.30.

Feb 25, 2026 13:15

Five people on Longford council waiting list for over 14 years

Across Co Longford, 322 applicants have been on the waiting list for more than three years, 76 for five to seven years, 113 for seven to ten years, and 56 for more than a decade.

Feb 25, 2026 13:08

Almost 2,700 assaults on local HSE staff last year

According to freedom of information, files, it's a slight increase on 2024.

Feb 25, 2026 13:05

Taoiseach defends garda numbers in Longford, amid concern over recent violence

Two men were seriously injured in a double-stabbing in Longford town earlier this month.

Feb 25, 2026 10:13

€1.5m allocated for upgrading rural roads in Shannonside region

Rural Development Minister Dara Calleary has allocated €17.5 million for Local Improvement Schemes throughout the country.

Feb 25, 2026 09:32

Urgent drainage works needed on two Leitrim rivers, says councillor

Recent periods of incessant rainfall and the impact of storms have seen water levels in the Cloone River and the nearby Little River rise significantly.

Feb 25, 2026 07:45