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Local hot meal provider calls for extra government supports
It's due to a rise in the cost of fuel and food in the past twelve months.
May 1, 2026 17:24
PODCAST: Second general election debate with Sligo-Leitrim candidates
There are 16 declared candidates so far – four in Leitrim and 12 in Sligo.
Nov 14, 2024 17:24
Longford writer shortlisted for An Post Irish Book Award
The An Post Irish Book Awards have been celebrating and promoting Irish writing since 2006.
Nov 5, 2024 17:42
Roscommon student selected as finalist in RTÉ playwright competition
The winner will be announced this Monday with the winning being acted out on stage at the Dean Crowe Theatre in Athlone.
Apr 27, 2024 13:13
Local Social Prescribing Link worker encourages public to reach out
International Social Prescribing Day took place last Thursday which highlighted the positive impact the service can have on the health and wellbeing of people across the country.
Mar 18, 2024 09:12
Local TD highlights ambiguity in wording of referendums
In the Shannonside region, both referendums were rejected by well over 70% of voters.
Mar 12, 2024 08:39
Well-known Longford man to launch new children's book today
Retired teacher Tiernan Dolan will be launching his new children's book, "Sips, the Magic Pony"
Feb 10, 2024 09:13
Local councillor urges public to check on most vulnerable following storms
Over 230,000 people nationally were without power at some stage within the past week.
Jan 27, 2024 09:08
Local museum appealing for volunteers to complete historic railway project
The Cavan and Leitrim Railway from Dromod to Belturbet was first opened in October 1887.
Jan 16, 2024 17:33
Sligo Leitrim TD reacts to changing of local electoral boundaries
18 Electoral Divisions of North Roscommon will be transferred to Roscommon-Galway, including areas such as Boyle, Arigna and Keadue.
Aug 30, 2023 16:43
Urban-rural divide among new electric car buyers
The latest figures from SIMI show an encouraging rise in the sale of electric vehicles
Oct 4, 2022 17:37
Leitrim GP expresses concern about additional GP visit cards
Dr. Johnathon Egan says GP's will struggle with the extra demand.
Sep 29, 2022 17:33
Local Bishop says life long commitment is challenge in recruiting priests
The lack of priests is leading to more and more parishes losing their resident priest
Jul 14, 2022 18:10
Local meals on wheels services under pressure due to fuel costs
The food delivery scheme has noticed an increase in fuel bills.
Jul 11, 2022 16:33Shannonside Newsletter
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