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Government accused of being 'asleep at the wheel' over windfarm regulations
It comes as over 150 submissions were made against a planned development in Roscommon.
Oct 17, 2025 17:08
Number of derelict properties in Longford 'a disgrace', says local TD
A parliamentary question revealed there are 111 derelict properties in the constituency.
Oct 17, 2025 17:05
Investigation continuing into Roscommon town vehicle theft
No arrests have been made.
Oct 17, 2025 14:12
Average price of homes purchased across the region at over €250,000
The Central Statistics Office provided a breakdown of the mean price of homes and the amount of houses sold so far per residential area.
Oct 17, 2025 13:41
Report ranks Leitrim as least EV-friendly county in Ireland
Longford comes in just above Leitrim, ranking 25th overall in the report.
Oct 17, 2025 13:24
Local TD says there is 'confusion' at Portiuncula maternity unit
Roscommon-Galway TD Martin Daly raised the issue with the Tánaiste in the Dáil yesterday.
Oct 17, 2025 13:19
Over 100 submissions filed with council against plans for wind farm in Roscommon
The group has hosted a number of meetings in recent months with residents and community groups.
Oct 17, 2025 13:12
Castlerea boil water notice lifted
Uisce Éireann issued the notice on October 3rd for the Castlerea Public Water Supply Scheme.
Oct 17, 2025 11:26
Overcrowding issues persist at local hospitals
Almost 50 admitted patients were on trolleys in local hospitals this morning.
Oct 17, 2025 11:21
Four due in court following Leitrim cash seizures
Oct 17, 2025 11:16
Over 100 submissions to be filed today against controversial wind farm in Roscommon
Ballyfeeney Green Energy Limited are seeking permission to construct six turbines between Scramogue and Kilglass.
Oct 17, 2025 08:18
New greenway bridge in Athlone to be named after Mary O'Rourke
The former TD and Government Minister passed away last year at the age of 87.
Oct 17, 2025 07:38
Over 100 submissions to be filed against controversial wind farm plans
It follows an application by Ballyfeeny Green Energy Limited to construct six turbines between Scramogue and Kilglass.
Oct 16, 2025 16:54
Longford woman wants inquiry into spina bifida and scoliosis care
Tánaiste Simon Harris won a confidence vote this week, despite Aontú tabling a motion of no confidence over his handling of children's spinal surgery waiting times.
Oct 16, 2025 16:51Shannonside Newsletter
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