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Longford County Council to meet family of Syrian refugees over living conditions in local authority housing
Longford County Council is to meet with the family of resettled refugees at the centre of a controversy over living conditions they're facing in
Jan 28, 2021 07:52
Roscommon Council CE warns Lough Funshinagh flooding will only get worse without urgent action
The head of Roscommon County Council says the installation of a long sought after pipe to resolve flooding issues at Lough Funshinagh could take three
Jan 27, 2021 13:03
Letrim Councillor calls for special exception to be made for Council to carry out flood relief works
A Leitrim Councillor believes a special exemption should be made for Councils to carry out flood relief works in areas badly affected by rising water
Jan 26, 2021 14:03
All Roscommon M.D meetings scheduled for January cancelled
All Municipal District meetings in County Roscommon scheduled for January will not now take place due to enhanced Level 5 restrictions. The local authority has
Jan 11, 2021 07:48
Longford Councillor condemns "hate mail" delivered to homes claiming 'blackening' of Ireland'
Longford Fianna Fail Councillor Uruemu Adejinmi is condemning the delivery of what she's described as "hate mail" to houses in Longford and other areas
Dec 3, 2020 17:11
A Longford Councillor is calling on the Minister for Housing to review and act on income thresholds
A Longford Councillor is calling on the Minister for Housing to review income thresholds for social housing supports. Independent Cllr Gerry Warnock says the maximum
Nov 8, 2020 11:31
Longford County Council has been shortlisted for the annual Chambers Excellence Awards
Longford County Council has been shortlisted in six categories for the annual Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards. The projects are "Putting a heart
Oct 11, 2020 07:34
Ballinamore Councillors urge local authority to accept offer to take over ownership of courthouse
Councillors in the Ballinamore area are urging the local authority to seriously consider accepting an offer to take over the courthouse. It's emerged that
Oct 1, 2020 16:09
Geraghty family vow to continue fight to oppose Council plans for Carrick's Main Street
A Leitrim family has vowed to continue their fight to oppose plans by the County Council which could see them lose their home and business.
Sep 8, 2020 13:54
Athlone Councillors to voice opinions on plans for 400 new homes at special meeting today
A special meeting of elected representatives is to take place today to discuss plans for over 400 homes near Athlone. Councillors have expressed their frustration
Jul 30, 2020 13:23
Castlerea Fire Station to remain closed as Roscommon 'efficiently' served by existing services- report
The fire station in Castlerea in Roscommon is to remain closed. The station was closed three-and-a-half years ago by Roscommon County Council
Jul 27, 2020 17:38
Longford Council approve planning for access road at N4 accident blackspot
Longford County Council has agreed a plan which will create a new access road at one of the county's worst accident black spots. The
Jul 10, 2020 12:09
Longford traffic wardens to wear body cameras from next week
Longford Councillor Gerry Warnock says the introduction of body-worn cameras for some staff at the local authority is a reflection of the actions of
Jun 25, 2020 13:32Shannonside Newsletter
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