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Another heatwave on the way, predicts forecaster
Alan O'Reilly from Carlow Weather says the warm spell could even reach the magic '25 degrees for five days'.
Jul 6, 2026 08:15
Antisocial behaviour rife at Coosan Point, Athlone
Fine Gael's John Dolan is raising the issue at today's Athlone-Moate Municipal District meeting.
Jul 6, 2026 07:37
Tánaiste: Longford becoming tourism and cultural hub
Tánaiste Simon Harris was in Longford yesterday.
Jul 6, 2026 07:20
Sharp rise in new EV registrations across Shannonside region
That's according to new figures from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.
Jul 5, 2026 15:06
Tánaiste visits Longford Agri Show as thousands come out to enjoy activities
The show is one of Ireland's oldest, and is taking place right up until this evening at Enybegs, in Killoe.
Jul 5, 2026 14:50
Over 22,000 cars fail NCT locally in first six months of 2026
The statistics were made available on the official NCT website.
Jul 5, 2026 11:19
Documentary about Roscommon priest to air on Monday night
The priest, who was born in Leabeg just outside Ballymoe, established the famous 'Boys Town' in Nebraska.
Jul 5, 2026 10:44
Motorcyclist killed in Co. Kildare crash
Gardaí are asking anyone who witnessed the collision, or who was travelling in the area between half past ten and eleven o'clock with dashcam footage, to contact Naas Garda Station.
Jul 5, 2026 08:14
Tánaiste Simon Harris to visit Longford Agri Show
The agricultural show is one of the oldest in the country, and will be hosted by the newly-appointed Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council, Gerry Hagan.
Jul 4, 2026 12:26
Increase in average price of houses bought locally under First Home Scheme
The scheme provides funding to first-time buyers who are mortgage approved but still cannot cover the cost of a new-build home.
Jul 4, 2026 11:12
Longford disability centre receives glowing HIQA report
Inspectors say the provider has since implemented the majority of its compliance plan, resulting in a marked improvement in the quality of life for residents.
Jul 4, 2026 08:30
UK PM Keir Starmer's decision to step down was "intensely personal"
After accusations he's spent too much time on the world stage, he claims his successor won't be able to spend less time focusing on international affairs.
Jul 4, 2026 08:12
'He showed us how to be men' - brother remembers Leitrim crash victim
Daniel Taylor died following a motorbike crash on the Ballinamore to Cloone road last Thursday morning.
Jul 3, 2026 18:20
N63 between Lanesboro and Longford to close for a period of six weeks
A contractor has been appointed and the exact dates for the closure will be confirmed early next week.
Jul 3, 2026 18:15Shannonside Newsletter
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