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Large crowd to gather in Longford today as FTD Brothers run local marathon
Today is Day 16 of their challenge, which involves a marathon starting from The Mall in Longford town at 10am.
May 11, 2026 07:19
PODCAST: FTD Brothers moved by local support during Leitrim marathon
Jordon and Cian Adams are almost certain to develop frontotemporal dementia, which their mother, Geraldine, died from when she was just 52.
May 10, 2026 18:15
Former Roscommon player expecting 'good game' at Dr Hyde Park this afternoon
Connacht GAA have confirmed the game is now sold out, with over 20,000 set to descend on the town to watch the match.
May 10, 2026 13:53
Local junior minister rules out energy credits to tackle soaring cost of living
The Labour Party wants 400 euro energy credits for households with incomes of less than 80,000 euro a year.
May 10, 2026 13:41
Roscommon policing unit catch motorist driving over twice the speed limit
The driver was stopped and court proceedings will now follow.
May 10, 2026 13:12
Thousands expected in Roscommon for Connacht Senior Football decider
Roscommon are taking on Galway in the decider at King and Moffatt Dr. Hyde Park with throw in at 4.15pm.
May 10, 2026 12:11
WATCH: Hundreds line out as 'FTD Brothers' start Leitrim marathon in Carrick
Jordon Adams, 30, and his brother, Cian, 25, are doing 32 marathons in 32 days across Ireland.
May 10, 2026 12:00
Traffic restrictions in place in Roscommon for today's Connacht Senior Football Final
Connacht GAA confirmed the news yesterday evening, with over 20 thousand set to attend the game in Roscommon Town.
May 10, 2026 09:21
'FTD Brothers' to complete marathon in Co. Leitrim today
They're running over 26 miles in the Carrick-on-Shannon area.
May 10, 2026 09:12
Local MEP Maria Walsh announces pregnancy through IVF
The Fine Gael politician said she hopes her personal journey can help other single women and those who are LGBTQI+ to become mothers.
May 10, 2026 08:27
Connacht Football Final officially sold out
May 9, 2026 17:57
SIPTU ambulance staff to picket in Roscommon next week
It's over disputes that the recommended enhanced pay scales to reflect the growing demands of services have not been implemented by the HSE.
May 9, 2026 15:30
Man dies following house fire in Cavan Town
Gardai remain at the house this lunchtime as an examination of the scene is carried out.
May 9, 2026 14:03
Almost 150,000 patients waited for beds in local hospitals in the last 20 years
That's according to the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation as it marks 20 years of its trolley watch report.
May 9, 2026 13:26Shannonside Newsletter
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