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Community Safety Partnership to address range of issues
The partnership replaces the joint policing committee and brings together councillors, Gardaí, agencies and community groups.
Feb 12, 2026 13:38
Over 50 patients waiting for a bed at local hospitals today
Thursday's figures show there were 49 patients waiting in Sligo University Hospital.
Feb 12, 2026 13:21
Kenny and Tánaiste clash over local mental health services
Earlier this week, a Prime Time Investigates programme highlighted the rapid rise in waiting list for the Central Mental Hospital.
Feb 12, 2026 13:10
Justice Minister urged to visit Longford after double stabbing
Local senator Paraic Brady told the Seanad there used to be two superintendents in Co Longford, but now there's only one.
Feb 12, 2026 09:38
Shannonside region hit with ice warning
Met Eireann has issued a status yellow low temperature and ice warning for the entire country, including Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
Feb 12, 2026 09:12
No HAP properties available to rent in Leitrim or Athlone
HAP is a form of social housing support for those on low incomes.
Feb 12, 2026 08:43
Recent feuding in Longford town is drug-related, Seanad hears
Fine Gael senator Paraic Brady raised the incidents in the Upper House yesterday.
Feb 12, 2026 07:41
Longford has lost nine gardaí since December
No new Gardaí were allocated for Roscommon-Longford from the newest batch of graduates announced last week.
Feb 12, 2026 07:19
Funeral of man who died after alleged Ballagh assault taking place today
It's taking place in Kent this morning.
Feb 12, 2026 07:16
Councillor criticises decision to exclude Longford town from new short-term-let laws
The clampdown on Airbnbs and similar properties was going to apply to towns with over 20,000 people - but that's now down to 10,000.
Feb 11, 2026 17:10
Man charged with causing damage to Athlone Garda Station expected to bring a full bail application before the court
Judge Owens remanded Mr Muhammad in custody to February 25th, when an updated psychiatric report is to be furnished to the court.
Feb 11, 2026 17:08
Standing orders suspended briefly at today's Longford County Council meeting
The move was made in solidarity with Gardaí and emergency services following Monday nights double stabbing in the county town.
Feb 11, 2026 16:48
More clinics needed in Roscommon & east Galway for children with mental illnesses - Daly
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in Roscommon town serves all of Co Roscommon and east Galway.
Feb 11, 2026 16:43
Pat Forde elected as chair of Leitrim Local Community Safety Partnership
South Leitrim councillor Maeve Reynolds was elected as vice-chairperson.
Feb 11, 2026 16:40Shannonside Newsletter
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