News - January
Local shoppers advised to check their consumer rights over festive season
Leitrim Citizens Information Service say it's important to know what you're entitled to when it comes to returning items.
Dec 27, 2025 11:23
All of Leitrim council's clothes banks to remain closed
They shut in January, when the contractor pulled out and removed all the textile banks.
Jul 21, 2025 13:35
Leitrim residents still waiting on support after Storm Éowyn, says councillor
Sinn Féin councillor Roisin Kenny says people have yet to receive correspondence in relation to their application for the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme.
Jul 20, 2025 14:31
Portiuncula University Hospital reports 69 maternity incidents in early 2025
A recent infant death at the Galway hospital is now the subject of an external review, bringing the number of ongoing investigations to 10.
May 17, 2025 14:25
RIP.ie to charge €100 per death notice from today
It has been operating as a free service for 19 years however, it will now cost €100 to use the service.
Jan 1, 2025 08:30
Over 120 incidents logged on the M6/N6 between Athlone and Ballinasloe
15 incidents on the stretch between Athlone and Ballinasloe were categorised as high priority involving accidents, vehicles on fire, or obstructions.
Oct 27, 2023 13:02
Almost 200 homes built in Shannonside region so far this year
The number of new homes built locally so far this year is an increase on the same time last year
Jul 27, 2023 08:44
Drivers likely to face a second toll increase in six months
The increase in tolls has caused widespread dissatisfaction
Jun 29, 2023 09:43
PUP Covid payment comes to an end today
The payment was a special response to the Covid pandemic which saw thousands of people lose their jobs
Apr 5, 2022 08:14
61 deaths and 2,488 new cases of the virus confirmed today-29 locally.
29 new cases of Covid-19 have been identified throughout Roscommon, Longford and Leitrim this evening, with 2,488 cases confirmed nationwide. A further 61
Jan 20, 2021 17:59
The ESB has awarded a large sum of money towards funding for two Roscommon organisations
Two Roscommon organisations have been awarded funding of more than 20,000 euro from the ESB. The Family Resource Centre in Castlerea has reciived €13,
Dec 20, 2020 11:16Shannonside Newsletter
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