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Gardaí issue witness appeal following fatal road collision in Roscommon
The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a man in his late 70s, was taken by ambulance to Sligo University Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
Jan 28, 2024 08:01
Tánaiste confirms Ireland will not suspend funding to UN Relief Agency
It's over claims some staff at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency were part of Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7th.
Jan 28, 2024 07:53
Longford councillor calls for more visible Garda presence to avoid disorder
Independent councillor Gerry Warnock was speaking after a fight between two men went viral on social media earlier this week.
Jan 27, 2024 12:51
Longford Lights festival to return to the town next month
The festival aims to broaden the appeal of community-based light and lantern art making around the county and grow Longford Lights each year.
Jan 27, 2024 10:50
Local councillor urges public to check on most vulnerable following storms
Over 230,000 people nationally were without power at some stage within the past week.
Jan 27, 2024 09:08
Government being called on to balance new public sector pay deal
The hospitality industry in particular has seen significant closures, with 188 establishments folding between October and November last year.
Jan 27, 2024 08:00
Councillor welcomes u-turn on refugee accommodation at local barracks
Cllr Gerry Warnock also called on the Government to pause its current immigration policy due to a lack of accommodation.
Jan 26, 2024 16:54
An Post announces new plans for Roscommon Post office
The company said staff will be offered a number of options including taking up employment with the new Postmaster or deployment elsewhere in the An Post network.
Jan 26, 2024 16:49
Local soccer club appealing for information following burglary
In an official statement, the club say that in the early hours of yesterday, electrical equipment with an estimated value of €3,000 was stolen from the stadium.
Jan 26, 2024 15:19
Cost effective options needed to reduce local fossil fuel reliance says LPG Ireland
Longford Town was also among the worst performing towns across the country in last year's EPA report for air quality.
Jan 26, 2024 13:35Shannonside Newsletter
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