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Plans lodged for county Longford coffee shop
The proposed development have been submitted by Paschal Masterson in Granard.
May 19, 2026 17:01
'Dedicated and much-loved' - Leitrim tractor crash victim's employer pays moving tribute
They say he was hugely respected by everyone who had the privilege to know him.
May 19, 2026 14:14
Government slammed as local landlords seek to evict over 180 tenants
Over 180 eviction notices were issued by landlords in the Shannonside region in the first three months of the year.
May 19, 2026 13:07
Almost 60 locals fined for breaking e-scooter regulations
Nationally, a total of 1,694 fines have been issued.
May 19, 2026 13:02
Calls for increased grants to address septic tanks
85 per cent of tanks inspected in Co Roscommon last year failed environmental inspections.
May 19, 2026 11:51
'Trial will be required' in corruption-linked cases against two local gardai, Longford court told
Judge Kenneth Connolly adjourned the case until July 7 for mention only, and remanded both on continuing bail until then.
May 19, 2026 11:10
Local junior minister reports abusive online comments about his children
The Sligo-Leitrim TD says he has reported the 'abusive behaviour' to the social media giant.
May 19, 2026 08:24
85% of Roscommon septic tanks fail environmental inspections
The failure rate was 61 per cent in Leitrim and 40 per cent in Longford.
May 19, 2026 07:39
17,000 local people signed up to auto-enrolment pension
Under the scheme, called MyFutureFund, workers pay money into the state's retirement savings system.
May 19, 2026 07:22
Planning granted for 230-acre solar farm in Longford - despite strong objections
Some local residents claimed it would badly affect the environment and wildlife.
May 19, 2026 07:18
Funeral arrangements confirmed for Leitrim tractor crash victim, Padhraic Beirne
The 65-year-old, from Liscarbin, Aughacashel, was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle collision in Mullaghycullen, Drumcong, at around 11pm last night.
May 18, 2026 18:12
Family Carers say supports are available for those affected by early onset dementia
HSE figures show 54 people under the age of 50 are living with the condition in this region.
May 18, 2026 17:31
County Leitrim village praised for efforts in welcoming asylum seekers
A local Labour Party member says further investment in services are needed in the northwest.
May 18, 2026 17:20
Sadness in south Leitrim after death of man in crash
Gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision involving a tractor Mullaghycullen shortly before 11pm last night.
May 18, 2026 16:56Shannonside Newsletter
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