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Longford man who ‘relied on family’s reputation’ to perpetuate sexual abuse of ten-year-old girl jailed for five and a half years
Niall McGowan (32), of Newtownforbes, Co Longford, appeared before a sitting of Longford Circuit Court, having been found guilty of five counts of sexual assault on the ten-year-old girl, at his residence.
May 22, 2026 14:06
Hospital overcrowding continues locally
The latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation have been published.
May 22, 2026 13:15
Missing Leitrim man located safe and well
40-year-old Roman Hryn was reported missing from Ballinamore last Friday.
May 22, 2026 13:13
Roscommon council concerned over impact a big wind farm could have on a major heritage site
This planned wind farm is called the Carrigeen Renewable Energy Development.
May 22, 2026 13:11
Local chef outlines struggles in business
He's been in business for 18 years but says recent months have been extremely challenging.
May 22, 2026 13:09
Concern over disrepair in Boyle town centre
Frank Feighan was speaking in the Dáil, during a discussion about vacant properties.
May 22, 2026 13:05
Dáil hears flooding impacting septic tanks in Leitrim
Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny says nests for rare birds are also washed away in these situations.
May 22, 2026 13:03
More government action needed on transport for children with additional needs - Scahill
The Fine Gael senator raised the issue in the Seanad.
May 22, 2026 11:04
Food watchdog must investigate claims Brazilian beef used in school lunches - Mullooly
Midlands North West MEP Ciaran Mullooly says he also plans to raise the issue with Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill next week.
May 22, 2026 08:54
Athlone man is over six months in Tullamore hospital - but hasn't got the treatment he needs, Dáil told
Sinn Féin TD Sorca Clarke says it's grossly unfair on the man.
May 22, 2026 08:19
Urgent safety works needed on Ballaghaderreen roads - Frain
The roads are located on the busy R293, and Councillor Micheál Frain says traffic volume and speed have been a concern to people in the area.
May 22, 2026 07:35
Don't use fireworks at Roscommon's All-Ireland match, warn gardai
A large crowd is expected to attend Roscommon's game against Tyrone at King and Moffatt Dr Hyde Park on Sunday.
May 22, 2026 07:18
Hopes for spin offs following Longford superintendent appointment
Tomás Watters will commence his new role on May 25th, transferring from Galway.
May 21, 2026 17:14
Funding allocated to community action projects
The successful projects were announced today by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.
May 21, 2026 17:11Shannonside Newsletter
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