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Positive response to plans for new Hodson Bay waterfront development
Tourism Officer says over 130 people attended the first public consultation last week.
Oct 29, 2025 13:34
Roscommon business community hopes to revive Chamber of Commerce
It's after a well-known Roscommon solicitor says the town's Chamber is 'on life support'.
Oct 29, 2025 13:30
Leitrim Cathaoirleach calls for investment in post office network
Cllr Paddy Farrell is requesting that the Government commits to investing €15 million annually.
Oct 29, 2025 13:25
Fears for local jobs as Fastway Couriers goes into receivership
Fastway has operated a hub in Mullingar since 2010, while it's expected there will be delays and disruption to parcel deliveries as a result.
Oct 29, 2025 13:21
Local toll users set to be hit with increases
The biggest rise in cost will be felt by those using the Dublin Port Tunnel in the morning.
Oct 29, 2025 12:31
Festival previously earmarked for Drumshanbo announces latest event
However, despite over 400 tickets being sold for the event, hundreds signed a petition calling for its cancellation.
Oct 29, 2025 12:05
Longford has second lowest number of asylum-seekers in Ireland
There are 143 in the county, according to the Department of Migration.
Oct 29, 2025 08:47
New domestic violence refuge accommodation in Athlone gets green light
The project, supported through the Capital Assistance Scheme, will create 12 safe units for women and children in crisis at Esker House.
Oct 29, 2025 07:42
Funeral of well known Cloone man takes place today
Timmie Beirne of Cloone passed away on Saturday at Sligo University Hospital.
Oct 29, 2025 07:22
Carrigallen author shortlisted for An Post Irish Book Awards
Oct 28, 2025 18:17
Midlands operation sees contraband seized
Oct 28, 2025 18:01
Completion date for local sports campus revealed
The campus is planned to contain a huge amount of facilities.
Oct 28, 2025 17:06
Just six new council houses in Longford this year
Oct 28, 2025 16:59
Man accused of arson in Longford Town last year pleads guilty
Guo Zhong Chen of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, was arrested in August 2024 following a fire that swept through Grafton Court in the town two weeks earlier and impacted a wide range of local businesses.
Oct 28, 2025 13:32Shannonside Newsletter
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