Eoghan Murphy
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
Old Ballygar health centre to be demolished, HSE confirms
The centre was destroyed in a fire in 2021 with the front part of the building completely gutted.
Feb 25, 2026 07:41
'Save Our SNAs' protests in Co Roscommon today
A demonstration will take place in Roscommon town at 3.30pm and in Castlerea at 2pm.
Feb 25, 2026 07:24
'We remember our families still in Ukraine, who continue to suffer' - Ukrainian tells anniversary Mass in Longford
A special Mass was held in St Mel's Cathedral last night.
Feb 24, 2026 13:47Shannonside Newsletter
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