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Forensic examination under way into Carrick fire
Gardai, Waterways Ireland, Leitrim County Council, and fire personnel were still on scene this morning.
Nov 5, 2025 12:27
Leitrim is the only county in Ireland without a special school
A local councillor says students are being forced to attend schools as far away as Fermanagh.
Nov 5, 2025 11:42
Emergency services put out fire at house in Longford town
Gardai and emergency services attended the scene of the blaze in Clonbalt Woods.
Nov 5, 2025 08:36
Risk assessments yet to be completed following Portiuncula maternity downgrade
In July, the HSE confirmed that high-risk mothers could no longer deliver their babies at the facility and were told to go to other units.
Nov 5, 2025 07:54
No injuries reported as massive Carrick boat fire extinguished
Carrick-on-Shannon fire brigade spent hours battling the inferno but, by midnight, it was entirely extinguished.
Nov 5, 2025 00:48
Two boats on fire at Carrick-on-Shannon Marina
Nov 4, 2025 21:54
Woman hospitalised following N4 collision
Nov 4, 2025 16:46
Some small schools excluded from hot meals scheme - Leitrim councillor
The government has said the scheme is in the process of being extended to all primary schools.
Nov 4, 2025 16:31
Roscommon council confirms planning timeline for Lough Funshinagh
Lough Funshinagh, a designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Turlough, has experienced increasingly severe flooding in recent years- resulting in record water levels and significant impacts on local communities.
Nov 4, 2025 16:16
Over €35,000 of cocaine seized in Longford
The drugs will be sent to the Gardaí’s Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) laboratory.
Nov 4, 2025 15:12
Ballooning champs could return to Lough Key next year
The popular event drew large crowds to Lough Key Forest Park and surrounding areas in September.
Nov 4, 2025 13:54
New walkway from Rooskey to Dromod after funding boost
The 2km path will be built along the local road that links the two villages.
Nov 4, 2025 13:48
Private developers to be allowed build wastewater plants
The move is aimed at speeding up the delivery of homes in rural towns and villages, but concerns are being raised about standards.
Nov 4, 2025 13:38
Mohill gets boost as community centre given go-ahead
Leitrim County Council has agreed to rent three houses to Leitrim Development Company for the project.
Nov 4, 2025 13:31Shannonside Newsletter
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