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Local MEP elected as full member of EU Agri committee
The vote saw 41 out of 67 MEPs backing his appointment.
May 21, 2026 17:07
New Superintendent appointed to Longford
He replaces Superintendent Micheal Dorrigan, who has been transferred to the Dundalk Community Engagement Functional Area.
May 21, 2026 13:40
Over 30 waiting for a bed at local hospitals
The latest Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation trolley watch report has been reported.
May 21, 2026 13:11
Local walking trails to benefit from funding
This funding is being provided to resurface, re-route and enhance walking trails.
May 21, 2026 13:09
Local TD calls for resolution in ambulance dispute
Unions representing more than two thousand ambulance workers, paramedics and EMTs are meeting with HSE officials in the Labour Court again today, after renewed negotiations began on Monday.
May 21, 2026 13:04
Local TD welcomes news that GP service in Lanesboro will be maintained
It follows news last month that a new doctor was appointed to start work in Lanesboro in May.
May 21, 2026 13:04
Council urged to develop new civic headquarters at vacant shopping centre
It was completed in 2009 by developer Bernard McNamara and has remained unused for 17 years.
May 21, 2026 13:02
Man jailed for 15 months for allowing his German Shepherd dog to attack a garda in Longford
Judge Kenneth Connolly said Mr Stokes had written an extensive letter of apology, in which he'd given a gold-plated commitment he won’t be involved in criminality again.
May 21, 2026 12:13
Derelict Longford shopping centre back on the market with €3 million asking price
The vacant Longford Town Centre was completed in 2009 by developer Bernard McNamara and has remained unused for 17 years.
May 21, 2026 09:23
Lanesboro GP service to be maintained following appointment of new doctor
It follows the news last month that a new doctor was appointed to start work in Lanesboro in May.
May 21, 2026 08:40
65-year-old man who died in Leitrim tractor crash to be laid to rest today
His funeral Mass is taking place this morning in Drumcong.
May 21, 2026 08:14
Talks over National Ambulance Service pay row to continue this morning
Unions representing frontline staff say progress has been slow, with no breakthrough reached during negotiations with the HSE.
May 21, 2026 07:45
'The salon was completely destroyed and it has not been possible for me to rebuild' - Longford court hears of impact of arson incident
Pauline Belton told Longford Circuit Court today it was a ‘double tragedy’ for her – as her husband died shortly before the fire.
May 20, 2026 20:47
Enquiries continuing into Athlone crash
The crash, involving one car occurred at approximately 5pm.
May 20, 2026 17:24Shannonside Newsletter
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