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Almost 200 affordable houses delivered by local county councils in 2025
That's according to figures published by the Department of Housing.
Apr 19, 2026 12:46
Average turnout for elections currently at 12% locally
Voting commenced at 7am and will continue until 10 o'clock tonight.
Jun 7, 2024 13:12
Voting gets underway for local and European elections
There are 35 candidates in Co Leitrim, 37 in Co Roscommon and 39 in Co Longford, with 18 seats available in all three counties.
Jun 7, 2024 08:19
Local food and drink businesses urged to reduce waste
Figures from the Environmental Protection Agency show that almost two thirds of food waste comes from businesses.
Dec 28, 2023 11:10
13 million Euro won locally over the lifetime of EuroMillions draw
Just two local millionaires created locally since beginning of EuroMillions Lottery.
Dec 4, 2023 07:48
Local TD calls for a timeframe for national public sector pay talks
Speaking in the Dail, Longford-Westmeath TD, Robert Troy called on the Minister for Expenditure Paschal Donohoe to outline a timeframe for the national public sector pay negotiations.
Nov 5, 2023 14:53
755 tonnes of electrical waste recycled in Roscommon last year
The figures equate to 10.8 kilos per person.
Jun 23, 2023 17:11
Roscommon Gardai caught and returned a run-away cow
Roscommon Gardai spotted the cow over the weekend.
May 15, 2023 18:04
Longford Councillor wants sign language support at council meetings
Irish Sign Language is the language of the Deaf community.
May 12, 2023 14:15
1.6 million euro in funding allocated for books to local schools
Roscommon received the highest allocation locally.
Apr 26, 2023 17:12
Local doctor says proposals to extend free GP care are disingenuous
According to the organization, the government's own reports show that over a thousand extra GPs are needed for the plan to work.
Apr 17, 2023 13:08
Over 100 people waiting for beds at local hospitals
8 people are on a trolley at Mullingar Hospital this morning.
Apr 14, 2023 11:10
Local TD calls for Ballaghaderreen Pool to reopen
The petition has received over 700 signatures and is approaching it's target of 800.
Apr 5, 2023 13:35
Passports issued in Shannonside region doubled last year
That's compared to 4,223 successful applications in 2021.
Mar 14, 2023 13:50Shannonside Newsletter
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