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Calls for multinationals in Leitrim to pay fairer commercial rates
The council is proposing to hike rates for all businesses by 5 per cent next year.
Nov 9, 2025 13:16
Longford senator calls for tighter control of local badger population
Speaking in the Seanad on Wednesday, Joe Flaherty said there is a huge problem with TB in the country.
Nov 9, 2025 10:04
Local communities celebrated at 2025 IPB Pride of Place Awards
The ceremony took place in Limerick last night, celebrating community projects from across the island of Ireland.
Nov 9, 2025 09:48
Housing order for poultry takes effect amid local concern over bird flu duration
It's due to two outbreaks of bird flu in turkey flocks in Counties Carlow and Meath.
Nov 9, 2025 08:29
Government plan to include new fund for buying second-hand homes
It's in a bid to tackle long-term homelessness, however it could result in the state competing with first time buyers for those homes.
Nov 9, 2025 08:22
Drainage works begin near flooded Roscommon farmland amid farmer concerns
Midlands North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly says the move is critical to protect farms ahead of winter.
Nov 8, 2025 15:36
Justice Minister hopeful more Gardaí will be deployed nationwide soon
Minister Jim O'Callaghan was speaking at the opening of the Garda Water Unit in Athlone on Friday.
Nov 8, 2025 14:17
Councillors highlight major delays in land transfer process in Leitrim
Dromod councillor Sean McGowan says constituents are complaining about long delays in getting properties registered in their name.
Nov 8, 2025 14:07
Funding confirmed for western rail line from Athenry to Claremorris
Deputy Seán Canney confirmed works will begin within the next 18 months, as part of the National Development Plan.
Nov 8, 2025 12:21
Proceeds of crime to fund two community projects in Longford
It's part of €192,000 in redirected funds which were seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau.
Nov 8, 2025 11:44Shannonside Newsletter
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