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Longford and Leitrim rents could increase by over €3,000 a year, under new rent rules
From March, landlords will be able to reset rent to full market levels for any new tenancy.
Feb 10, 2026 08:19
Serious concern regarding illegal dumping at Drumsna
An increasing number of coffee cups, food bags and other litter are being dumped along laybys off the N4 at Drumsna.
Feb 10, 2026 07:23
Longford patients who need eye consultant told to go to Dublin
Deputy Micheál Carrigy says local patients requiring a consultant ophthalmologist now have to attend the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital in Dublin.
Feb 10, 2026 07:19
Two men seriously injured in violent assaults in Longford
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
Feb 9, 2026 23:49
Community defibrillator saves Leitrim man's life
The device was used to revive the man, proving critical in the moments following the incident.
Feb 9, 2026 18:12
Contraband seized in Midlands operation
Items found included various illicit drugs, tobacco products, alcohol and 97 counterfeit items, with an estimated value of €70,230.
Feb 9, 2026 17:42
Hopes for drainage on popular local road
Local representatives have warned that the situation poses a serious safety risk to motorists and requires immediate attention.
Feb 9, 2026 17:38
Calls for healthcare facility to assist local patients
Three patients from Roscommon-Galway are in a specialist facility, called St Andrew's, in Northampton in England.
Feb 9, 2026 17:37
Emergency services attending N4 crash
The collision occurred a short time ago on the N4 close to Newtownforbes.
Feb 9, 2026 17:35
Valentine's Day spending reveals strong sales locally
Over half a million euro was spent on flowers alone on February 13th 2025.
Feb 9, 2026 13:47
Roscommon solar farm given the green light
Elgin Energy Services looked for planning permission for this solar farm on a 93-acre site just off the Boyle Road in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Feb 9, 2026 13:41
New Ballaghaderreen park welcomed locally
The project will also include outdoor exercise equipment, benches, and seating areas.
Feb 9, 2026 13:38
No plans to bypass Dromod train station
Leitrim County Council previously wrote to the transport provider requesting it outline its plans for smaller station
Feb 9, 2026 13:36
Local TD calls for tougher bail laws
Over 800 crimes were committed by people on bail in the Shannonside region last year.
Feb 9, 2026 13:33Shannonside Newsletter
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