Longford, Roscommon & South Leitrim
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It remains to be seen if the catering trolley service will return to the Sligo to Dublin rail line. Irish Rail announced yesterday a pilot trolley service will be in operation on selected trains on the Heuston to Galway train line, starting from Monday August 24th. The service will be provided by Sambos.ie, and will be rolled out over a six-month trial period on a commercial basis, without public…
A local action group have confirmed they will appeal a planning decision by Roscommon County Council. Last year, Ballyfeeney Green Energy Limited applied to the local authority to construct six turbines between Scramogue and Kilglass. Many local people have voiced strong opposition to the project with public meetings and over 100 submissions filed with the council. Advertisement However, county…
A phased restoration in excise duty for fuel will not go ahead next month. The cuts were introduced in the wake of local and nationwide protests earlier this year over the rising cost of petrol and diesel. Those reductions were due to be phased out on a gradual basis between now and the end of the year. Advertisement However, the first planned increase will now not go ahead on the first of…
A Longford dog has been crowned the 'Nose of Tralee' for 2026. Alfie, a 17-month-old miniature schnauzer from Newtownforbes, was selected to represent the county out of more than 1,800 entries nationwide. In its 13th year, the competition is organised by Pet Sitters Ireland and celebrates the funniest and cutest pets in the country. The winner was decided by public vote, with 54 thousand votes…
A proposed merger between two local credit unions has been rejected. A majority of members of North Midlands Credit Union did not vote in favour of merging with Roscommon Credit Union at a meeting held this week. North Midlands Credit Union has confirmed that a Special General Meeting was held this week to consider a proposed Transfer of Engagements with Roscommon Credit Union. In a statement, it…
After a morning of excitement and suspense, students across the Shannonside region have finally received their Leaving Cert results. Celebrations will be taking place this evening to mark the milestone, as students wait to make their next steps ahead of CAO Round One offers this week. These Longford students shared their feelings and their plans for the coming year: Advertisement The State…
Mary Savage (nee Noone) Karol Avenue, Elphin, Co. Roscommon and formerly of Northbrook Road, Solihull, West Midlands, England. Mary Savage (nee Noone) died on Friday, 21st August, 2026, peacefully, at home with her loving family by her side. Sadly missed by her son Michael, daughters; Lorraine and Sarah, cherished grandchildren; Brook, Sadie, Abhainn, Hiede and Esme, sisters; Kathleen, Teresa and…
Nuala McManus (nee Barclay) Hillquater, Coosan, Athlone. Nuala McManus (nee Barclay) passes away on Thursday, 20th August 2026. Peacefully surrounded by her family at Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore, following a brief illness. Predeceased by parents Joseph and Mary, brother Tommy and sister Mary. Much loved and greatly missed by her husband Liam, daughters; Linda (Neale) and Orla,…
The Government has abandoned planned increases in petrol and diesel charges due to changes in the global situation and their impact on fuel prices. The Taoiseach, T naiste and Minister of State Se n Canney agreed this morning that scheduled increases in fuel excise and the National Oil Reserves Agency (NORA) Levy, which were due to take effect on September 1 and October 1, will no longer proceed.…
Irish customers are paying the second highest excise duty on alcohol in all of Europe. The new research from Dublin City University economist Anthony Foley, was commissioned by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI). When broken down by product, the research shows excise duty on wine in Ireland is the second highest across the EU and UK. Advertisement 14 of our European counterparts do not…
An Arigna man who completed a mammoth cycling challenge to Australia will now be embarking on a new challenge. Fergal Guihen captivated the world with his 'Rossie to Aussie' initiative, which saw him cycling 23,000 kilometres from Arigna to Sydney in aid of Mayo-Roscommon Hospice and North West Stop. The Roscommon nurse raised more than 200 thousand euro on his two-year-long journey through 28…
A local Green Party representative is calling on the public to be on alert when a forest or gorse fire breaks out. It follows a report from the National Directorate for the Fire and Emergency Department, which revealed forest and gorse fires made up the majority of call-outs in Leitrim last year. The findings showed there were 41 such incidents in the county, out of a total of 112 calls made to…
Irish Rail has confirmed it will introduce a catering trolley service on the Dublin to Galway route. The pilot trolley service will be in operation on selected trains on the Heuston to Galway train line, which has local stops in Athlone and Ballinasloe, starting from Monday August 24th. The service will be provided by Sambos.ie, and will be rolled out over a six-month trial period on a commercial…
A local TD says TikTok must be held to account over 'joyriding' videos being circulated on the app. In the past hour, it's been revealed the company has refused to appear before the Oireachtas Media Committee to discuss the content. It follows a collision on the M9 over the weekend, when a car carrying five teenagers drove down the motorway the wrong way, killing all its passengers and seriously…
Local train services are delayed up to an hour after a signalliging fault. Irish Rail says a power supply issue between Donabate and Landsdowne Road in Dublin has been fixed. But the operator is warning of delays while it attempts to get trains back moving, after they were held for a short time. Advertisement The Connolly to Sligo line is delayed up to 60 minutes. Significant service alterations…
Mary Kelly (Nee Kelly) Oakdale, Baylough, Athlone. Mary Kelly (Nee Kelly) passed away on Thursday, August 20th, 2026. Peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her parents, brothers and sisters. Deeply regretted by her loving husband Michael, daughters Debbie and Grace, grandsons Max and Lewis, son in law Silvio, brothers Frank, Tony, Gerard, Louie and Dessie, sisters Rosie,…
John Goode Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan and formerly of Derrylahan, Co. Roscommon. John Goode passed away on Tuesday, August 18th, 2026. After a short illness at Cavan General Hospital. Predeceased by his parents Patrick and Bridget, and his first wife Margaret. Deeply regretted by his sons Johnnie, Kieran, Roan-Daragh, daughter Saoirse, grandchildren, daughters in law, brothers Michael (England), Pat…
Frank McGann Terlicken, Ballymahon, Longford, N39 E262 Frank McGann passed away on Wednesday, August 19th, 2026. Peacefully in the care of Thomond Lodge comforted by his family. Predeceased by his parents, sister and brothers. Sadly missed by his loving wife Kathleen, daughters Karen, Suzanne and Rebecca, sons P draig and Frankie, daughters-in-law Lisa and Sin ad, sons-in-law Cormac and Dom,…
A driver was hospitalised after a crash in county Roscommon. The crash, involving a car and an unoccupied parked car occurred in the St. Patrick's Street area of Castlerea at around 2pm on Wednesday. The driver was brought to hospital as a precaution. Advertisement
Roscommon's Saoirse Wynne has won the PWC GPA Women's player of the month for August. Wynne stared as Roscommon landed the All-Ireland intermediate ladies football title earlier this month. Whereas. Sorcha McCartan is the PwC GPA Women's Player of the Month in Camogie. Whereas, an immense defensive display in a sweeper role in the All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Football final; saw Saoirse…
