Shannonside News
Taoiseach acknowledges lack of public transport frequency in Longford
Local TD Micheál Carrigy raised the matter in the Dáil.
May 27, 2026 17:34
HSE offered number of sites for new Primary Care Centre in Ballaghaderreen
The project has been promised for many years, but has repeatedly fallen through.
May 27, 2026 17:32
Local politicians clash in the Seanad
Ciaran Mullooly and other Midlands North West MEP's are addressing members of the Seanad ahead of Ireland’s upcoming Presidency of the European Council.
May 27, 2026 17:26
Councillor opposes plans for new energy plant in Ballaghaderreen
Grid System Services has applied for planning permission for a battery energy storage system in Ballyoughter.
May 27, 2026 11:37
People across the region continue to enjoy the warm weather
Temperatures have hit the mid to high 20's in parts of Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
May 26, 2026 17:35
Two men due to appear in court following incident on bus in Athlone
Investigations are ongoing.
May 26, 2026 17:31
Fears a repeat of bog fires in West Roscommon could occur in hot spell
It's almost exactly a year since hundreds of acres of forestry was destroyed in Gortaganny.
May 26, 2026 17:25
Councillors in Longford call for bypass to reduce traffic in Ballymahon
They want Transport Infrastructure Ireland to explore options for the N55.
May 26, 2026 17:16
Tributes paid to popular Co. Cavan priest
Fr Anthony was also a Board member of Shannonside Northern Sound.
May 26, 2026 17:04
Local tourist attractions benefiting from warm spell
Temperatures have hit the high twenties in many areas.
May 26, 2026 13:38Shannonside Newsletter
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