News - lights
WATCH: Northern Lights dazzle Leitrim sky
The red and green spectacle was shared widely on social media last night - and may be visible again in the coming days - weather dependent.
Jan 20, 2026 07:53
Boyle's Christmas lights to be switched on this evening
Local groups, businesses, and volunteers have been busy preparing a calendar of winter activities aimed at boosting community spirit and supporting local enterprises.
Dec 6, 2025 12:12
Longford town Christmas lights set to be switched on this week
Diversions will be in place in the town centre for local traffic, and motorists are requested to take alternative routes.
Nov 21, 2023 11:31
Aviation lights on local power station to remain switched off
Locals had raised concern over the measure.
Sep 30, 2022 13:18
Leitrim man seeks answers to UFO mystery
The Leitrim householder had an encounter which he can find no rational explanation for when he stepped outside his house before heading to bed last night
Apr 26, 2022 17:14
Repairs begin to traffic lights at busy Longford town junction
The loss of the red and green lights has been met with mixed reactions.
Mar 9, 2022 11:40
Special light festival event at Connolly Barracks in Longford tonight
Feb 26, 2022 08:47
New train detection warning system at Roscommon rail crossing
Irish Rail says they're installing the systems at a number of smaller rail crossings around the country to improve safety for motorists
Feb 21, 2022 17:45
People advised to be alert after reports of attempted armed robbery in Roscommon
Roscommon Councillor John Keogh published a warning on his Facebook page last night after being told of an attempted armed robbery near Kiltoom graveyard
Mar 26, 2021 14:41
Roscommon County Council to progress safety works in Summerhill and Bealnamulla
Roscommon County Council is to progress a number of measures to improve safety in the Bealnamulla and Summerhill area of south Roscommon. Electric skyline has
Dec 15, 2020 13:10
Seven additional lights to be provided at Longford's Albert Reynolds Peace Park
More lighting is to be provided at the Albert Reynolds Peace Park in Longford The popular amenity has recently seen its paths all tarmacked, with
Nov 13, 2020 16:10Shannonside Newsletter
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