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Councillor calls for Longford to be included on fast track train line to Dublin
The issue has also been raised at recent council meetings in Leitrim.
Jan 25, 2026 16:07
Councillor clarifies rail remarks
Representatives moved to write to Iarnród Éireann objecting to any plans that might see trains skip smaller stations.
Jan 14, 2026 13:03
Timeline set for long-awaited Dromod works
Planning permission was granted for a number of measures at the station.
Jan 13, 2026 13:01
Irish Rail urged to prevent smaller station closures
Independent Councillor Irene Guckian Rabbitte is bringing forward a motion to next weeks Carrick on Shannon Municipal District meeting regarding the issue.
Jan 9, 2026 07:28
Leitrim Councillor Repeats Call for Early Morning Longford to Sligo Train
Fianna Fáil's Sean McGowan is bringing forward a motion to next week's council meeting.
Jan 7, 2026 17:05
Local train services return to normal following Castlerea crash
No injuries have been reported and staff are currently on site to repair the damaged level-crossing.
Nov 25, 2025 13:46
Vehicle collides with a level crossing in Co. Roscommon this morning
Irish Rail say the 7:15am Westport/Heuston service departed Castlerea approximately 59 minutes behind schedule.
Nov 25, 2025 09:49
Disruption planned to local rail services
Irish Rail says the works are essential to improve track infrastructure and has apologised for any inconvenience.
Oct 30, 2025 13:31
Calls for upgrade to local rail network
Oct 20, 2025 13:08
Reports of animal mistreatment on local train service
In a statement, Irish Rail apologised to customers "who experienced any distress during their journey" on the 5pm service last Sunday.
Oct 9, 2025 11:15
Irish Rail issue statement on train delay debacle
Services have now resumed, but subject to delays.
Oct 8, 2025 09:16
Further disruption to local train services
The 06:40 between Sligo and Dublin Connolly is running 83 minutes behind.
Oct 8, 2025 08:44
'Day of engagement' to combat anti-social behaviour on public transport
Operation 'Twin Tracks' is taking place on eight Intercity rail routes as well as on DART and Luas services in Dublin.
Oct 8, 2025 08:06
Major ongoing disruption to local train services
Oct 8, 2025 07:15Shannonside Newsletter
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