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Councillor clarifies rail remarks
Representatives moved to write to Iarnród Éireann objecting to any plans that might see trains skip smaller stations.
Jan 14, 2026 13:03
Tributes paid to long-serving Longford Councillor
Mr Finnan also contested three General Elections for Fine Gael in the Longford-Westmeath Constituency.
Jan 14, 2026 13:03
Man arrested in connection with arson attack in Edenderry
4 year old Tadhg Farrell and his grand-aunt Mary Holt were found dead in the front room of the house in Castleview Park after the fire on December 6th.
Jan 14, 2026 12:36
Patients continue to wait for a bed at local hospitals
The INMO's latest trolley watch report has been published.
Jan 14, 2026 12:07
Two local nursing homes receive mixed reports from HIQA
The details of both inspections have been published this week.
Jan 14, 2026 09:28
Two men hospitalised following multi-vehicle crash near Carrick
Gardaí say a collision involving two cars, a van and a number of parked vehicles occurred at around 6.10pm yesterday on the R299 at Foxborough.
Jan 14, 2026 08:15
Enterprise Minister says Ireland's position on Mercosur deal is clear
That's despite some Irish MEP's indicating they'll vote in favour of the deal.
Jan 14, 2026 07:41
Athlone waste facility set to reopen
The Barna waste facility, located on the University Road closed in early December.
Jan 13, 2026 17:22
Cabinet signs off on new €75 million funding package for An Post
A local TD and postmaster says it's crucial to sustain the network.
Jan 13, 2026 16:57
Sinn Féin motion condemns Ireland's handling of Mercosur negotiations
The party's Agriculture Spokesperson Martin Kenny has accused Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael of trying to 'ride two horses'.
Jan 13, 2026 16:46
Overcrowding problems persist at local hospitals
The INMO's latest trolley watch report has been published.
Jan 13, 2026 13:12
Litter louts leave their mark in Strokestown
A significant amount of clothes were found outside a clothes bank on Church Street in the town.
Jan 13, 2026 13:06
Local hospitals among those with lengthy waiting lists
According to data from the Irish Patients Association, both were ranked in the top 10 for busiest waiting lists as of last month.
Jan 13, 2026 13:05
Timeline set for long-awaited Dromod works
Planning permission was granted for a number of measures at the station.
Jan 13, 2026 13:01Shannonside Newsletter
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