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RIP: Mother and 'lovely natured' children who were fatally shot in Fermanagh named locally
24/07/2025

RIP: Mother and 'lovely natured' children who were fatally shot in Fermanagh named locally

A man remains in a serious condition in hospital and it has been confirmed by the PNSI that all four were members of the same family

LIVE: Investigation launched as adult dies following 'extensive outbreak' of Listeriosis
24/07/2025

LIVE: Investigation launched as adult dies following 'extensive outbreak' of Listeriosis

Consumers urged to dispose of read-to-cook meals as nine cases of the infection have been confirmed

Massive capital investment plan for Longford, says Deputy Carrigy
24/07/2025

Massive capital investment plan for Longford, says Deputy Carrigy

More homes and schools, better healthcare facilities, new roads, connected infrastructure and investment in disability services are all part of the National Development Plan for Longford

BREAKING: Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man seriously injured in crash in Kilkenny
24/07/2025

BREAKING: Gardaí appeal for witnesses after man seriously injured in crash in Kilkenny

Local diversions are in place as the road is currently closed for a technical examination

'Unthinkable' - Almost 1000 Irish households were at risk of being homeless since April
24/07/2025

'Unthinkable' - Almost 1000 Irish households were at risk of being homeless since April

Tenancy termination remains the biggest issue that renters face

Longford driver who was 'dishevelled' fined €500 for drug-driving
24/07/2025

Longford driver who was 'dishevelled' fined €500 for drug-driving

Mateusz Czaja of 12 Lusan, Lisbrack Road, Longford pleaded guilty at the local district court

Tribute to Co Longford's Kitty Kiernan, who died 80 years ago
24/07/2025

Tribute to Co Longford's Kitty Kiernan, who died 80 years ago

She died on July 24, 1945, and met Michael Collins in Granard, where she was from

ALERT: Hosepipe ban issued in four counties amid 'drought' warning
24/07/2025

ALERT: Hosepipe ban issued in four counties amid 'drought' warning

This order prohibits the use of garden hosepipes and other non-essential uses of water by domestic users and commercial premises

Gardaí charge man over public order incident following South Longford town 'disturbances'
23/07/2025

Gardaí charge man over public order incident following South Longford town 'disturbances'

The incident occurred at St Matthew's Park at 10pm on Saturday night

Irish holidaymakers hit with Status Red flood warning in popular holiday destination
23/07/2025

Irish holidaymakers hit with Status Red flood warning in popular holiday destination

Parts of Spain will be battered by heavy rain over the coming days

Gardaí charge man over public order incident following South Longford town 'disturbance'
23/07/2025

Gardaí charge man over public order incident following South Longford town 'disturbance'

The incident occurred at St Matthew's Park at 10pm on Saturday night

Two solar farms are 'grossly unfair' as Longford concerns are highlighted
23/07/2025

Two solar farms are 'grossly unfair' as Longford concerns are highlighted

An imminent planning application for a second farm has been considered 'too much' for Ballymahon residents

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