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Over 70pc of Longford parents want primary schools to be religious
The Shannonside region, overall, is an area which particularly wants religious primary education to continue.
Jun 24, 2026 12:59
Blow to north Longford farmers, as farm-plastic collection points cancelled
The Irish Farm Film Producers Group collects plastic recycled from baled silage around the country.
Jun 24, 2026 10:51
Seanad leader backs Connolly to be great Roscommon cathaoirleach
Fine Gael councillor Domnick Connolly became the new citizen of Roscommon on Monday.
Jun 24, 2026 09:18
Glaring lack of signs in Roscommon for Knock Airport, claims councillor
Ireland West Airport is Ireland's fastest growing airport.
Jun 24, 2026 07:38
Kevin Hussey to become Longford Municipal District cathaoirleach today
He will replace his party colleague Uruemu Adejinmi at their AGM this afternoon.
Jun 24, 2026 07:26
New Longford Cathaoirleach wants county to be portrayed positively
There's currently a social media campaign underway, promoting good news stories in the county.
Jun 23, 2026 17:49
State accused of failing to invest properly in North Roscommon
Independent councillor Tom Crosby says the Boyle Municipal District is the 'poor neighbour' of Roscommon.
Jun 23, 2026 17:46
Events to mark bonfire night at Effrinagh Crossroads
Music, dancing and community celebrations will feature at the event from 8pm.
Jun 23, 2026 13:20
Lough Key Forest Park to become 'mini-Center Parcs', Boyle meeting told
The north Roscommon attraction was compared to the Longford project at the AGM of Boyle Municipal District this morning.
Jun 23, 2026 13:13
Local house prices continue to rise
This report analysed house prices across April, May and June.
Jun 23, 2026 13:13
Calls for ALDI store for Granard
The new Granard store, which was due to open in 2025, would have created up to 30 permanent jobs.
Jun 23, 2026 13:11
Robust debate discusses speeding outside schools
There was a robust debate on speeding outside of schools in Co. Roscommon at yesterday's council meeting.
Jun 23, 2026 13:06
Over 60 patients waiting for a bed at local hospitals
The INMO's latest trolley watch report has been published.
Jun 23, 2026 12:18
High temperature warning into effect from today
The warning comes into effect at midday today and remains in place until Friday morning.
Jun 23, 2026 07:39Shannonside Newsletter
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