Eoghan Murphy
Fire services praised for extinguishing Strokestown blaze
It broke out in the store room of Hanly's Eurospar at 11 o'clock in the morning.
Jul 17, 2026 13:17
Former Atlantic Mills factory in Longford to be sold up for up to €8m
The former Atlantic Mills plant in the Clondra/Tarmonbarry area once employed over 600 people, before it closed in the late '90s.
Jul 17, 2026 10:18
Strokestown supermarket remains closed after suffering extensive damage in fire
A blaze broke out in the store room of Hanly's Eurospar at 11 o'clock yesterday morning.
Jul 17, 2026 07:49
Hosepipe bans and water shortages are 'crazy', blasts Longford senator
A hosepipe ban is currently in place in Dublin, south Tipperary, parts of Kildare, Meath, Wexford and Wicklow.
Jul 17, 2026 07:35
Sligo hospital to get special mental health team next year
Minister Mary Butler was challenged about the issue in the Dáil this week.
Jul 17, 2026 07:24
Roscommon-Longford garda system isn't working, Seanad told
In a social media post this week, Ballaghaderreen councillor Micheál Frain called for increased Garda visibility in the town following anti-social behaviour.
Jul 16, 2026 13:51
Athlone drowning victim had big love of Liverpool FC, funeral hears
The 15-year-old died in a swimming tragedy last weekend.
Jul 16, 2026 13:39
Man, armed with gun in Strokestown bank robbery, given 10-year prison sentence
The 34-year-old, who has 129 previous convictions, says he was on 'cocaine, heroin and tablets' at the time.
Jul 16, 2026 13:07
€7m project at Ballinamore courthouse expected to get green light today
Leitrim County Council has recommended local councillors give the overhaul the green light.
Jul 16, 2026 10:30
Gardai attend single-vehicle crash outside Carrick
It happened at Woodbrook around 7.10 this morning.
Jul 16, 2026 10:24Shannonside Newsletter
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