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58 admitted patients stranded on trolleys in Sligo hospital
Wednesday's figures show there were 58 patients waiting in Sligo University Hospital.
Feb 11, 2026 13:45
Only 19 small roads addressed under LIS in Leitrim last year
The scheme involves the state and homeowners jointly paying for the upgrade of small roads and laneways.
Feb 11, 2026 13:42
Only three local gardai appointed to Roads Policing Unit last year
An Garda Síochána missed its staff commitments for roads policing for the second year in a row.
Feb 11, 2026 13:33
Two men seriously injured in violent assaults in Longford
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
Feb 9, 2026 23:49
Public information events on redesign plans in Co. Longford to be held next week
A Town Centre First Information event will take place at Ballymahon Library on Wednesday next.
Feb 8, 2026 14:20
Athlone Chamber CEO backs plans to turn town into 'green city'
They hope to turn Athlone into a green city by 2040 but say the Government now need to fully back the plan.
Feb 8, 2026 12:27
Over 3,600 cars failed NCT test across region so far this year
The statistics were made available on the official NCT website.
Feb 8, 2026 09:17
Local TD urging state to be considerate with unqualified elderly drivers
From November, new rules will require unqualified drivers seeking a third or subsequent permit to do the entire learning process again - if a test has not been taken within the previous two years.
Feb 8, 2026 08:53
People Before Profit urging Taoiseach not to meet with Donald Trump
Micheál Martin is planning to visit President Trump at the White House on St. Patrick's Day.
Feb 8, 2026 08:08
More than 500 applications for retention permission submitted locally since 2024
An investigation by the Irish Independent on the "build first, ask for permission later" culture revealed more than half of all retention applications lodged since January 2024 have been approved by local authorities across the country.
Feb 7, 2026 13:26Shannonside Newsletter
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