Shannonside News
600 vulnerable people in the region still waiting to have homes retro-fitted
The Warmer Homes Scheme allows people in energy poverty to get their homes fully retro-fitted.
May 8, 2025 13:20
Sisters sentenced over 2022 Longford Shopping Centre fight
All three women confirmed the incident was unrelated to any feuding and was a personal altercation.
May 8, 2025 13:17
Longford Cathaoirleach says plans for windfarm must be carefully considered
Bord na Móna Powergen Limited are seeking to construct 22 wind turbines on lands close to Lanesboro in Longford.
May 8, 2025 13:10
New calls for reopening of Castlerea fire station after house gutted in blaze
The fire was put out by fire services from neighbouring towns - as Castlerea has been without a fire station since 2017.
May 8, 2025 13:01
Decrease in car registrations in the Shannonside region so far this year
According to a new report from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford are three of six counties which have experienced a decline in registrations this year.
May 8, 2025 11:26
Local priest describes his history with potential new Pope
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle taught Roscommon priest Fr Julian Lupot before he came to Ireland.
May 7, 2025 17:58
Local GP says Leitrim ambulance service has 'gone backwards'
One patient in Ballinamore, with severe chest pains, was left waiting for almost two hours for an ambulance.
May 7, 2025 17:45
Man jailed for 'vicious' night time assault in Longford Park
The woman was taken to Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar, where she was treated for multiple bruises and injuries to her head, face and body as well as a brain bleed.
May 7, 2025 17:31
Roscommon Safe Link hoping to open domestic abuse safe house this year
Safe houses allow people and families fleeing domestic violence a place to stay and recuperate in a secure environment.
May 7, 2025 13:30
Leitrim Cllr calls for changes in way vacant property refurbishment grant is administered
Cllr Paddy O'Rourke says the Croí Cónaithe grant, which helps property owners refurbish vacant properties for housing, is tailor made for the county.
May 7, 2025 13:13Shannonside Newsletter
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