Shannonside News
Major Longford bog fire brought under control this evening
Members of Longford Fire Service attended the scene at 1pm today and began tackling the worst of the blaze.
May 12, 2025 17:04
Sister of woman who was murdered by her husband in Cavan calls for review into case to be published
Clodagh Hawe and her three sons, who aged from six to 13, were killed by Alan Hawe near Ballyjamesduff in Cavan in 2016.
May 12, 2025 13:47
Books of Condolences open at Garda stations across the region in memory of Garda Kevin Flatley
The 49-year-old lived in Dublin, but his dad was from Cloooncrim in Ballinlough.
May 12, 2025 13:36
Urgent action needed to tackle ongoing bog fire in North Longford according to local senator
Several units of the Longford fire service attended the fire at Cloonaugh bog last night, with the flames extinguished over night.
May 12, 2025 13:24
Over 500 people sign petition calling for catering trolley to be reintroduced on Sligo-Dublin rail service
The catering service hasn't been available on the busy route since the Covid pandemic.
May 12, 2025 13:12
Carrick on Shannon councillors rule out traffic lights system at Rooskey bridge
A survey of over 600 people, which was presented at todays meeting, showed that 84% would be against a traffic light system being installed.
May 12, 2025 12:59
Garda killed in Dublin yesterday had strong links to County Roscommon
The Garda Commissioner has paid tribute to Garda Flatley, describing it as a reminder of the dangers faced by members of the force.
May 12, 2025 08:55
Over half of priests in Elphin Diocese are from abroad
The area includes a lot of the Shannonside region, including Boyle, Castlerea, Roscommon town and Athlone.
May 12, 2025 08:27
Large bog fire still burning in Longford, according to local Senator
Longford, Granard and Edgeworthstown Fire Service units are tackling the fire on Cloonaugh Bog close to the village.
May 12, 2025 08:24
Emergency Services tackling bog fire outside Drumlish Village
Longford, Granard and Edgeworthstown Fire Service units are tackling the fire on Cloonaugh Bog close to the village.
May 11, 2025 22:50Shannonside Newsletter
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