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Over 300 on Leitrim's housing waiting list
This underscores the challenges facing both local officials and families in search of secure, long-term housing.
Dec 8, 2025 17:11
Dangerous driving conditions expected during weather warnings
Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon will be under a status yellow wind warming from 3 o'clock in the morning.
Dec 8, 2025 17:09
Local region braced for Storm Bram
County Leitrim has been included in a status orange wind warning from tomorrow.
Dec 8, 2025 13:17
Pro-Palestinian group protests outside local Tesco in support of suspended worker
It followed a demonstration outside Tesco in Newcastle, Co Down on the 23rd of November.
Dec 8, 2025 13:10
Public consultation on proposed N61 changes today
It's taking place at St John's Community Centre in Lecarrow from 2pm to 7pm.
Dec 8, 2025 13:01
Castlerea band plays Christmas tunes at local nursing homes
They entertained residents in Aras Mhathair Phoil and Fearna Manor nursing homes.
Dec 8, 2025 13:01
Almost 100 patients on trolleys in two local hospitals, as flu crisis worsens
There are 37 without beds in Sligo University Hospital and 55 in Galway University Hospital.
Dec 8, 2025 12:53
'Calm determination' despite assassination threats - Charlie Flanagan on Paddy Cooney
His party colleague and friend, Charlie Flanagan, says he was an excellent justice minister at a difficult time.
Dec 8, 2025 12:29
Major water outage in south Roscommon
A mechanical issue at the Killeglan Water Treatment Plant has lowered reservoir levels, causing water supply disruptions in several areas of County Roscommon.
Dec 8, 2025 12:03
Status Orange wind warning issued for Leitrim as Storm Bram approaches
Meanwhile, the entire country will be under a status yellow wind warning from 3am until 9pm.
Dec 8, 2025 10:41
Several suitable sites in Ballaghaderreen for primary care centre - Frain
It's after the HSE published an advertisement seeking a suitable site for the project.
Dec 8, 2025 08:14
Status Yellow wind warning issued for Shannonside region tomorrow
The warning which has been issued for the entire country will come into effect at 3am will be in place until 9pm.
Dec 8, 2025 07:40
Funeral arrangements announced for ex-minister Paddy Cooney
A memorial mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Church, Athlone, on Thursday, at 10:30am.
Dec 7, 2025 18:17
Leitrim club calling for GAA to drop Allianz as sponsor over Israel ties
A recent UN report claimed Allianz is benefiting financially from Israeli forces being in Gaza.
Dec 7, 2025 14:46Shannonside Newsletter
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