News - Local Government
Over €370,000 secured for local heritage projects
The funding is provided by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage's National Built Heritage Service.
Jan 24, 2026 11:29
Potential return of Town Council's being welcomed locally
Former Longford Councillor Gerry Warnock previously branded the 2014 abolition of the councils as 'political vandalism'.
Jan 22, 2025 07:47
Council staff paid a total of over €60k for Leitrim local elections work
According to Freedom of Information figures. security staff were paid €5,000.
Jul 16, 2024 08:22
Staff & pay increases recommended for Retained Firefighters after Labour Court negotiations
The Labour Court Recommendation, which has been seen by the Shannonside FM Newsroom, calls for staff at retained stations to be increased.
Jul 10, 2023 11:45
Local authorities prepared for cold snap according to local Minister
The sub-zero temperatures are also expected to put more pressure on the country's electricity grid.
Dec 8, 2022 16:57
Disappointment for Hartley residents over refusal of sewerage scheme
The issued was raised at the month's meeting of Carrick-on-Shannon M.D.
Sep 13, 2022 17:05
Local Junior Minister hopes new legislation will end frivolous objections in planning
Longford Westmeath TD and Minister of State Peter Burke is seeking approval for a major overhaul of planning laws
Feb 2, 2022 17:48Shannonside Newsletter
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