Saturday, November 4, 2017

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Longford

Longford animal charity calls for better enforcement of legislation

The operators of an animal welfare charity in Longford say a lot of money could be saved to the taxpayer if legislation on cruelty...

One man arrested after two seperate assaults in Longford town

Gardaí in Longford are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted on Main Street in the town in the early hours of Sunday...

Longford council to meet Oireachtas committee on N4

A deputation from Longford County Council is to make a presentation on the need for the upgrading of the N4 to an Oireachtas committee...

Publicans must encourage use of high-vis vests – Superintendent

Longford's Garda superintendent is appealing to rural publicans to ensure that anyone leaving their premises to walk home is wearing a high-vis vest this...

Doctor accused of failing to diagnose cancer in Longford woman (80)

A doctor has appeared before a fitness to practice inquiry accused of failing to diagnose cervical cancer in an 80-year-old Longford woman who later...
Cannabis

Gardai reveal significant drop in incidents of shoplifting in Longford town

Gardai in Longford are reporting a 22 percent drop in the number of shoplifting offenses in the town over the last number of months. Superintendent...

New website to promote Longford tourism

People involved in any way with the tourism industry in Longford are being asked to provide their details for a new website. The website which...

EXCLUSIVE: Three Shannonside hospitals pay out over €11,000 to deal with rodent problems

Three hospitals that serve the Shannonside region have spent almost €11,300 on pest-control since the beginning of last year. Documents released to Shannonside FM show...

Final stained glass windows installed at St Mel’s

The last stained glass windows commissioned for St Mel's cathedral in Longford have been installed in recent days. The windows are on the west, or...

€100k to be spent improving appearance of approach road to Longford town

One-hundred thousand euro is to be spent improving the appearance of one of the key approach roads into Longford town. The December meeting of Longford...

Mohill exit and Davis steps down

Leitrim champions Mohill were knocked out of the Connacht senior football championship at a quarter final stage after a 5 point defeat to Castlebar...

PODCAST: Saint Brigids win the Roscommon senior county final

  St.Brigids retained the Hudson Bay Hotel Roscommon Senior football title with a dramatic five point win over Roscommon Gaels. They won by 3-13 to...

Daly Brothers Back In Roscommon Panel

A number of high-profile Roscommon footballers have been invited back to pre-season training having missed last year’s campaign. The Irish Times reports that quoting Roscommon manager...

Mary Killion (nee Egan)

Mary Killion (nee Egan) Lower Curramore, Kiltoom, Athlone Co Roscommon and formerly of Menlough, Ballinasloe Co Galway Saturday, November 4th, peacefully at home surrounded...

James (Jimmy) Killian

James (Jimmy) Killian Lismoy, Newtownforbes, Co. Longford. Friday, November 3rd, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Pre-deceased by his loving wife Kathleen. Sadly missed and...

John Joe Dolan

John Joe Dolan Church Street, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim. Friday November 3rd peacefully at home. Husband of the late Anna May. Sadly missed by his sons Con and Michael,...

PODCAST: Saint Brigids win the Roscommon senior county final

  St.Brigids retained the Hudson Bay Hotel Roscommon Senior football title with a dramatic five point win over Roscommon Gaels. They won by 3-13 to...

PODCAST: Are today’s kids lazier than their parents’ generation?

A survey shows that only 33 per cent of today's parents require their children to do chores in the home. In contrast, 83 per cent...

LISTEN: Friday’s panel discussion

The Prime Time investigation into the standard of rental properties and the political crisis in the North were among the topics of Friday's panel...