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Sinn Féin TD Blames Government as Leitrim and Longford Rents Soar
Donegal TD Pearse Doherty pinpointed Fine Gael's policies as the reason for rising rent prices in Leitrim and Longford.
Dec 2, 2025 13:27
New concerns raised over South American trade deal after beef recall
The recall follows the discovery of banned hormones in beef exported from Brazil to the EU.
Dec 2, 2025 13:24
Concern expressed over impact of e-scooters
The College of Physicians has found that the vehicles are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries to children at Temple Street Hospital.
Dec 2, 2025 13:22
Plans for new bridge in Roscommon town
Public consultation on the plan is taking place in Roscommon Library today from 3 o'clock to 7 o'clock
Dec 2, 2025 11:14
New report highlights concerns regarding historic landfills locally
Just 10% of Ireland's historic landfills have been certified by the country's environmental watchdog - amid concerns over the possibility of pollution and leaking toxic waste.
Dec 2, 2025 08:45
South Roscommon community to be briefed on wind farm plans today
It's a joint venture between Bord na Mona and SSE Renewables.
Dec 2, 2025 08:12
Local Soccer Club Chairman Eagerly Awaits iRos Sports Campus
Construction work is expected to start in 2027 on the almost €20 million sports centre in Roscommon town.
Dec 1, 2025 17:49
Bluetongue Outbreak is the Biggest Threat to Irish Farming Since 2001, Warns Leitrim Councillor
It's due to the outbreak of Bluetongue disease in two cows north of the border near Bangor in County Down.
Dec 1, 2025 17:38
Local TD wants to see Longford schools included in DEIS Plus Programme
The DEIS plus programme is set to provide additional support to a small number of schools with the highest levels of disadvantage.
Dec 1, 2025 17:30
Local school fails to overturn planning refusal for new car park & community garden
Glanduff National School near Lecarrow had sought permission to develop a car park and community garden in October of last year.
Dec 1, 2025 17:08
Longford councillor welcomes potential Technimark jobs boost
Technimark has submitted plans to develop a major new facility at the former Eir depot in Templemichael Business Park.
Dec 1, 2025 17:06
Shop in Longford this Christmas to keep businesses open - Nolan
Hundreds of people gathered on The Square in the town last night, as Santa switched on the Christmas lights.
Dec 1, 2025 14:03
15 local schools haven't applied for free meals
All primary schools in the country are now eligible for the scheme.
Dec 1, 2025 13:53
PODCAST: Carrigallen farmer says bluetongue is 'extremely worrying'
Officials suspect it has been detected in two cows near Bangor.
Dec 1, 2025 13:46Shannonside Newsletter
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