Eoghan Murphy
Longford businesswoman got 'absolutely nothing' from department after arson attack
Pauline Belton owned and ran Grafters Hair Salon in Longford Town for 24 years before a blaze two years ago forced her to shut down permanently.
Jul 8, 2026 07:41
Drop in Ukrainian refugees attending Shannonside schools
In terms of primary education as of June 22nd 2026, 627 students were enrolled across Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
Jul 8, 2026 07:25
'Crime of spite and revenge' - man jailed for nine years over massive Longford arson attack
The judge described it as ‘a crime of spite and revenge’.
Jul 7, 2026 15:22
Dozens of cases adjourned in Longford court due to solicitors' strike
Solicitors across Ireland are on strike in relation to changes to the Criminal Legal Aid Scheme.
Jul 7, 2026 11:50
Public information session today on Tarmonbarry masterplan
A drop-in information session is taking place this afternoon in Keenan's Hotel from 3pm to 7pm.
Jul 7, 2026 07:24
Another heatwave on the way, predicts forecaster
Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather says the warm spell could even reach the magic '25 degrees for five days'.
Jul 6, 2026 08:15
Antisocial behaviour rife at Coosan Point, Athlone
Fine Gael's John Dolan is raising the issue at today's Athlone-Moate Municipal District meeting.
Jul 6, 2026 07:37
Tánaiste: Longford becoming tourism and cultural hub
Tánaiste Simon Harris was in Longford yesterday.
Jul 6, 2026 07:20
Man who died in Ballinamore crash named locally as father-of-two Daniel Taylor
He has been described as "a fantastic plasterer, great friend to many, and a great partner and father".
Jun 26, 2026 22:57
'Housing is the No 1 issue in Leitrim' - Mary Bohan, as she becomes cathaoirleach for fifth time
She succeeded Paddy Farrell in the one-year role at the council’s AGM in Carrick-on-Shannon this afternoon.
Jun 26, 2026 12:27Shannonside Newsletter
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