Eoghan Murphy
PODCAST: 'High-risk' mother says she'd be dead if it wasn't for Ballinasloe hospital
Last month it was announced no high-risk mothers would be seen by their maternity services anymore.
Aug 28, 2025 13:28
Leitrim councillor calls for improvements in school meals - not chicken nuggets and chips
All primary schools are now eligible for free hot school meals, but not secondary schools.
Aug 27, 2025 13:14
Youth services announced for the vulnerable and marginalised
10 are set to be rolled out across the country - including in Longford-Westmeath and Mayo-Sligo-Leitrim.
Aug 27, 2025 13:10
Shannonside students braced for CAO offers this afternoon
Over 1,700 students in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon received their Leaving Cert and Leaving Cert Applied results last Friday.
Aug 27, 2025 13:02
Man dies after crash between crane and vans in Offaly
The driver of one of the vans was pronounced dead at the scene.
Aug 27, 2025 12:07
Longford woman to star in Electric Picnic
Emily Doyle from Moydow was one of three artists selected to perform at Ireland's biggest music and arts festival following a competition ran on TikTok.
Aug 26, 2025 08:10
One in eight homes in Leitrim are vacant - the highest in Ireland
Roscommon has the third highest, at over 10 per cent, while Longford has the sixth highest, at over 7 per cent.
Aug 26, 2025 08:03
Call for Health Minister's head over Ballinasloe maternity services
High-risk mothers can no longer be cared for in Portiuncula University Hospital – a decision campaigners want reversed.
Aug 16, 2025 23:00
LISTEN: Mothers speak out as up to 2,000 attend Ballinasloe maternity protest
Several mothers attended the protest and spoke about their opposition to the 'downgrading' of the unit.
Aug 16, 2025 13:59
Fundraising appeal raises over €3k for much-loved Mohill man's funeral
Tegan Egan, a friend of David's partner, has set up a GoFundMe appeal.
Aug 14, 2025 22:59Shannonside Newsletter
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