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Christmas lights set to be switched on in Longford Town tonight
A busy schedule of events are taking place from 1pm.
Nov 30, 2025 09:10
Ballinalee man who died in workplace accident to be laid to rest today
Shane Carrigy, who was in his 40s, was the manager of Carrigy's Coaches, a leading transport operator based in Ballinalee.
Nov 30, 2025 08:39
Questions raised as State revealed to have paid for former Garda Commissioner's rent
It emerged earlier this week Mr. Harris didn't pay rent on his home on the Spa Road in Dublin's Phoenix Park during his term as commissioner.
Nov 30, 2025 08:31
Longford County Council revealed as best performing local authority
The council signed off on a record €80m budget this week.
Nov 29, 2025 14:01
Over 23,000 cars across region failed NCT test so far this year
The statistics were made available on the official NCT website.
Nov 29, 2025 11:09
Local pro-Palestine group to gather in solidarity with Gaza today
The event is being organised by the Roscommon Palestine Solidarity Group.
Nov 29, 2025 08:55
Public consultation taking place on plans to upgrade Galway hospital
It'll include two new bed blocks with 300 extra inpatient beds and a new Emergency Department.
Nov 29, 2025 08:12
Funeral details confirmed for Longford man who died in workplace accident
Shane Carrigy, who was in 40s, passed away on Thursday.
Nov 29, 2025 07:56
Roscommon County Board tells GAA to axe Allianz sponsorship
St Aidan’s from Ballyforan tabled the motion for the annual convention in the Abbey Hotel tonight.
Nov 28, 2025 20:33
Local advocate condemns Dublin deer incident
A herd of 16 Irish red deer, including the stag, have been living in the North Dublin parklands for over 20 years.
Nov 28, 2025 17:19
Green light for St Mel's overhaul ahead of school merger
The change is expected to accommodate up to 1,200 students on the one campus in time for the start of the 2027 academic year.
Nov 28, 2025 17:14
Figures show over 130 homeless adults locally
The figure was revealed in the Department of Housing's monthly report.
Nov 28, 2025 16:11
Two hospitalised following county Longford crashes
Nov 28, 2025 14:43
New nursing home for Athlone on the way
Construction of the new community nursing unit at Clonbrusk - which will serve as a replacement for the existing St Vincent's Care Centre began in 2023.
Nov 28, 2025 13:58Shannonside Newsletter
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