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Funeral details confirmed for British Army officer from Roscommon
Captain Gilbert Muldowney, of Ballinameen passed away following the incident at Otterburn Training Area in Northumberland.
Feb 4, 2026 11:06
Teen arrested at the scene of serious Ballymahon crash
A man in his 80s was badly injured after being hit by a car on Main Street, Ballymahon, on Monday evening.
Feb 4, 2026 10:59
EU Commissioner says Mercosur deal could be implemented provisionally
MEPs last month decided to refer the agreement to the European Court of Justice.
Feb 4, 2026 09:11
Driver caught speeding at 190kph near Carrick
The detection was made on the N4 at Aughamore, near Annaduff.
Feb 4, 2026 08:10
Local TD slams lack of eating-disorder services
Sorca Clarke said there's no team in place for children with eating disorder.
Feb 4, 2026 07:42
€149,000 worth of illicit goods seized, including in midlands
Among the items recovered were 3.5kg of cannabis resin, herbal cannabis, butane honey oil, and other illicit drugs, with a combined estimated value of over €51,000.
Feb 4, 2026 07:33
11-week wait for driving test in Longford
Longford has the longest wait for a driving test locally, with learner drivers waiting around 11 weeks.
Feb 4, 2026 07:18
Funeral of Derek Cobbe takes place
He passed away on Friday last following a prolonged illness and was laid to rest this afternoon in Saint Paul’s Church Cemetery, Newtownforbes.
Feb 3, 2026 17:49
Ballymahon's Main Street reopens
Gardai are continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Feb 3, 2026 17:45
Funeral of former Longford goalkeeper John Heneghan takes place
He was goalkeeper on the county’s history-making 1966 National League and 1968 Leinster Senior Football Championship winning teams.
Feb 3, 2026 17:44
EU Commission tasked over South American stance
In December, it emerged that consignments of frozen Brazilian beef products contained a banned hormone.
Feb 3, 2026 17:38
Slovakian man appears in court over alleged Longford stabbing
He was granted bail at Longford District Court today.
Feb 3, 2026 15:49
Ballymahon's Main Street remains closed
Gardai are continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Feb 3, 2026 13:07
Psychological assessment delays sentencing in Longford arson case
The fire caused several million euro worth of damage to businesses in Grafton Court in July 2024.
Feb 3, 2026 13:06Shannonside Newsletter
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