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Gardai are losing some gun licence applications, Longford senator claims
Paraic Brady says Ireland has around 150,000 licensed firearms holders.
May 14, 2026 09:19
Taking too long to finally deliver women's refuge to Leitrim, Seanad told
Senator Anne Rabbitte said there's a need for at least 280 refuge spaces across the country by the end of this year.
May 14, 2026 08:16
Longford councillor calls for contract extension for Just Transition co-ordinators
Co-ordinators manage projects under the EU Just Transition Fund, which is aimed at communities impacted by the banning of peat in electricity production.
May 14, 2026 07:25
Concerns over proposed Ballymahon energy plant
May 13, 2026 18:09
Appeal over teenager missing from county Westmeath
Gardaí and Robyn’s family are concerned for her wellbeing.
May 13, 2026 18:07
Local house prices continue to rise
The Central Statistics Office has published the latest Residential Property Price Index.
May 13, 2026 17:21
Labour Court urged to intervene in ambulance dispute
Over 2,000 members took to the picket line nationally over pay and grading.
May 13, 2026 17:20
Over 50 patients waiting for a bed at local hospitals
That's according to the latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.
May 13, 2026 13:11
Damning HIQA report for Roscommon nursing home
The centre provides care for male and female residents requiring long-term, respite, convalescent and dementia care.
May 13, 2026 13:08
Major development planned for Ballinasloe
Galway County Council is due to decide on the application in mid June.
May 13, 2026 13:02
€100 rise to littering and dog fouling fines
The move is aimed at deterring littering and illegal dumping, and the minister will encourage local authorities to improve enforcement.
May 13, 2026 13:01
Brazilian beef to be blocked from EU markets
The European Commission made the announcement due to the country's use of antibiotics in animals.
May 13, 2026 12:58
Co. Leitrim school gets green light for new astro-turf pitch
Leitrim County planners gave the project the green light with 8 conditions attached.
May 13, 2026 08:13
Almost 70 fatal road crashes locally between 2016 and 2024
That's part of the findings in the Road Safety's Authority interactive map.
May 13, 2026 07:20Shannonside Newsletter
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