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Two Leitrim primary schools to benefit from new special classes next year
Across the country 40 new special classes and 5 inclusive special classes have been announced for the 2026/2027 school year.
May 11, 2026 17:42
Popular local priest confirms transfer
In a statement shared online, Fr Micheál said he is to be transferred to the parish of Ahascragh and Caltra at the request of Bishop Kevin Doran.
May 11, 2026 17:41
Concern over Carrick's paid parking proposals
Currently, a number of areas within the town provide free parking.
May 11, 2026 17:35
FTD Brothers cross Longford finish line and complete 15th marathon
Jordan and Cian Adams set off from the Mall in Longford Town this morning and finished their 42.3 km run at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in the past hour.
May 11, 2026 17:29
Just under 1,000 marriages registered in the region last year
They are some of the 19,898 marriages in 2025 recorded by the Central Statistics Office.
May 11, 2026 14:44
Local calls for increased litter fines
The on-the-spot fines are 150 euro at the moment, but the government intends increasing them to 250.
May 11, 2026 13:19
Public meeting to discuss planned wind farm
It's taking place in Rahara National School at 7 o'clock.
May 11, 2026 13:15
Local TD backs Ambulance staff action
The workers are set to picket outside ambulance stations in Roscommon, Boyle and Loughglynn tomorrow for 24 hours.
May 11, 2026 13:12
Childcare crisis impacting Leitrim
The local authority have been called to identify any building or sites which may be suitable for facility.
May 11, 2026 13:04
Roscommon revel in Connacht successes
May 11, 2026 13:02
Over a thousand line streets for FTD Brothers' Longford leg
May 11, 2026 12:58
Planned increase in litter fines 'not at all adequate' - Crosby
Litter fines are set to rise from €150 to €250.
May 11, 2026 10:22
Thousands of ambulance staff to strike over pay
Last week, approximately 2,000 SIPTU members in the National Ambulance Service voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action.
May 11, 2026 08:20
'That was beautiful' - Hollywood actor Chris O'Dowd congratulates Roscommon on Connacht glory
They beat Galway in the final to capture the senior title - a success O'Dowd described as 'beautiful'.
May 11, 2026 07:39Shannonside Newsletter
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