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Roscommon Cathaoirleach says county needs more councillors
There were 80 around the country, including in Longford town and Boyle, before they were abolished in 2014.
Jul 11, 2025 12:10
Calls for Family Resource Centre to be established in Longford Town
It also heard Longford town has one of the highest levels of deprivation in Ireland.
Jul 11, 2025 09:57
Battery energy storage facility in Lanesboro gets green light despite objections
One Lanesboro resident claimed the project would be very dangerous and would present a fire risk.
Jul 11, 2025 08:45
Local MEP calls for mediator to be appointed to end dispute in Strokestown
A middle-man brokered a deal between the council and protestors in Ballaghaderreen - with 15 car-parking spaces being kept at The Square.
Jul 11, 2025 08:13
Longford councillors slam proposals for 22 new wind turbines across county
It would see the erection of 22 wind turbines and a 110kV electrical substation and all associated site works.
Jul 10, 2025 17:39
Councillor says public realm works will be positive for Strokestown economy
There were protests last summer over the €8 million project that's planned for the town.
Jul 10, 2025 17:34
Former head of garda cold case unit satisfied Richard Flynn killed Roscommon priest
This week marks the 40th anniversary of the 52-year-old's brutal death.
Jul 10, 2025 17:30
Teen pleads guilty to assault causing serious harm to Longford father
The 17-year-old pleaded guilty to the assault which occurred in Mullingar before Christmas.
Jul 10, 2025 17:10
Nine years on: Government still won't commit to new building for local school
Pupil numbers at the school have almost doubled in the past decade, to around 500.
Jul 10, 2025 13:21
Former Boyle councillor backs re-establishment of town councils
There were 80 of them around the country, including in Athlone and Longford, but they were abolished in 2014.
Jul 10, 2025 13:14Shannonside Newsletter
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