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Three sentenced for up to 15 years for Tom Niland manslaughter
Mr Niland, who was in his 70s, died in hospital twenty months after the incident at his home.
Oct 16, 2025 16:45
Minister responds to local storm backlash
Just this month, Storm Amy caused power outages in this region due to fallen power lines.
Oct 16, 2025 14:00
Largely positive HIQA report for Leitrim hospital
There are plans to re-open the closed beds in the hospital, with the aim of returning to full operational capacity of 16 beds before the end of 2025.
Oct 16, 2025 13:57
OPW to carry out works on 'the hot stretch'
Weeds will be removed and the canal reopened to increase flow in the stretch of waterway.
Oct 16, 2025 13:56
Minister orders review of urban speed limits
The changes are to be in place by March 2027, as part of the Government's Road Safety Strategy.
Oct 16, 2025 13:54
Dáil hears of need for Longford Family Resource Centre
There are currently two Family Resource Centres in the county.
Oct 16, 2025 13:52
Investigation continuing into incident of criminal damage in Longford
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have any information is being urged to contact Gardaí in Longford.
Oct 16, 2025 13:49
Motorists advised to prepare for adverse weather
Oct 16, 2025 11:54
Public meeting in Athlone this evening to raise awareness about human trafficking
The event aims to promote a wider conversation on the problem of human slavery, with several guest speakers set to attend.
Oct 16, 2025 08:13
Connolly has nearly double Humphreys' support in presidential poll
Connolly is on 38 per cent and Humphreys is on 20 per cent.
Oct 16, 2025 07:55
Leitrim Cllr says joint approach needed to tackle future storms
Thousands of households were left without power for days following Storm Amy earlier this month.
Oct 16, 2025 07:45
Fundraising concert to take place in Roscommon this Friday night
Over €40,000 has so far been raised for the new facility which will be available to the community.
Oct 15, 2025 17:48
Local TD hits back at claims Budget doesn't do enough to address mental health services
Fianna Fáil's Martin Daly was responding to comments made by a Longford-Westmeath Sinn Féin TD this week.
Oct 15, 2025 17:40
Gardaí seize over €380,000 in cash following searches in Leitrim and Dublin
Two men and two women, all aged in their 30s, were arrested and are currently being detained at Garda stations in Dublin.
Oct 15, 2025 17:36Shannonside Newsletter
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