News - Northern Ireland
PSNI stop Longford-bound tractor being driven illegally on motorway
Police say they are now dealing with several offences linked to the incident.
Oct 15, 2025 13:01
Local TD calls for presidential election voting rights to be extended to Northern Ireland residents
A referendum had previously been set by the government for May 2019, but was delayed.
Jun 25, 2025 18:34
Northern Ireland Finance Minister elected to Seanad
The MLA's move to Ireland's upper parliamentary house is expected to influence discussions on Irish unity.
Feb 3, 2025 10:19
Minister urged to work with Northern Ireland on cross-border immigration
Councillor Paddy Farrell raised the issue at yesterday's Leitrim County Council meeting.
May 8, 2024 13:19
Relatives of Omagh bombing victims mark 25th anniversary
29 people, including unborn twins, were killed when a car-bomb detonated on this day in 1998.
Aug 15, 2023 17:20
€140,000 worth of cocaine seized in Athlone
It's understood the packages were destined for an address in Northern Ireland.
Jul 11, 2023 14:50
Local IFA Chairman says fertiliser prices must drop to match the North's
The newly appointed Chairman of Leitrim IFA says he believes the price of fertiliser will have to come down here, unless the companies want farmers to go north for it.
Mar 24, 2023 17:25
US President Joe Biden confirms visit to Ireland next month
The long expected visit has finally been officially confirmed but the dates still aren't known
Mar 14, 2023 08:49
Former solider to be sentenced for killing of Aidan McAnespie
The case was brought to a conclusion last year after decades of campaigning by the family
Jan 27, 2023 08:27
Athlone amateur photographer wins prestigious prize
'A gallery of selected images will be launched in October to mark International Day of Older Persons'
Aug 7, 2022 15:00
Strong Longford links discovered to Lord David Trimble
The former NI First Minister passed away on Monday.
Jul 26, 2022 17:49
Man(30s) killed in bonfire accident in County Antrim overnight
Jul 10, 2022 09:28
UK Government delay bill to dismantle Northern Ireland Protocol
The Taoiseach and EU have appealed for further negotiations.
Jun 9, 2022 07:53
Governments urge NI politicians to form executive this week
Sinn Fein took the most seats at the election.
May 9, 2022 08:10Shannonside Newsletter
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