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Emergency services attend two Roscommon crashes over the weekend
No injuries were reported following the collisions at Cloverhill and Cloonsellan.
Dec 1, 2025 12:52
Over 48,000 local welfare recipients to receive Christmas Bonus payment
€370 million in payments will be made to lone parents, carers, pensioners and the unemployed over the course of this week.
Dec 1, 2025 12:48
Local waste facility temporarily closed by Health and Safety Authority
It's expected to remain closed this week with a potential reopening on December 8th.
Dec 1, 2025 12:33
Over 120 people expected to receive Irish citizenship locally
In total, 5,200 people from across the country will be granted Citizenship.
Dec 1, 2025 08:29
120 jobs could be on the way for Longford
The company purchased the site from Longford County Council and is seeking planning approval to establish a three-storey production hub.
Dec 1, 2025 07:48
Longford lights up with Christmas on the way
There was family entertainment throughout the day on The Square, including live music.
Dec 1, 2025 07:45
Local TD raises concerns over proposed Mercusor deal
If passed, the agreement would see beef enter the EU at a much reduced tariff rate, in a blow to Irish farmers.
Dec 1, 2025 07:43
Owners urged to prevent dog attacks on livestock
There are fines from €100 to €300 for anybody caught by a dog warden.
Dec 1, 2025 07:41
Santa switches on Christmas lights in Longford, as hundreds brave lashing rain
Santa arrived at 6pm to switch on the lights at the large Christmas tree above Dealz shop.
Nov 30, 2025 20:00
Local groups celebrate successful CLÁR funding applications
They were among a number of local projects across the region who will benefit from total funding of €1.6 million.
Nov 30, 2025 14:53
Longford native who died in workplace accident remembered as 'community man'
Shane Carrigy, who was 45, was the manager of Carrigy's Coaches, a leading transport operator based in Ballinalee.
Nov 30, 2025 14:46
Rising number of people fined for holding mobile phone while driving across region
There was a significant increase in this offence in the Shannonside region.
Nov 30, 2025 13:46
House prices in Co. Leitrim see sharp rise on last year
That’s according to the latest CSO figures which were published this week.
Nov 30, 2025 12:22
Christmas lights set to be switched on in Longford Town tonight
A busy schedule of events are taking place from 1pm.
Nov 30, 2025 09:10Shannonside Newsletter
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