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Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly to visit Carrick-on-Shannon today
An Independent TD for Galway West, she was first elected to the Dáil in 2016.
Sep 6, 2025 11:22
Major cycling event taking place in Co. Longford today
The first ever Tour of Longford is starting at the Connolly Barracks at 10am.
Sep 6, 2025 09:19
Funeral of young student taking place in Roscommon this morning
The community of Ballyleague and the wider Roscommon area was plunged into grief following his death on Tuesday.
Sep 6, 2025 08:54
Fianna Fáil's Jim Gavin and Billy Kelleher 'toe-to-toe' in vote for presidential pick
It comes after Joanna Donnelly announced she was pulling out of the race for the presidency.
Sep 6, 2025 08:26
Breakthrough in school secretaries and caretakers' row as strike called off
The Forsa union says the action has been cancelled.
Sep 5, 2025 22:01
Repair works completed on burst south Leitrim water main
Leitrim Councillors are due to meet Uisce Éireann on Monday to discuss recent water outages in the area.
Sep 5, 2025 17:28
Local opposition to proposed Frenchpark works
Changes are planned for the Roscommon village because it's set to be bypassed, as part of the N5 upgrade.
Sep 5, 2025 17:27
Tributes paid following passing of Frenchpark native
Sep 5, 2025 17:25
LISTEN: Four Roscommon councillors give McGregor a blow in presidential bid
He needs four local authorities to back him if he's to get on the ballot paper.
Sep 5, 2025 16:36
Joanna Donnelly withdraws bid to run for President
This afternoon in a social media post she says she was naïve and unprepared.
Sep 5, 2025 16:20
Popular Longford restaurant to change owners
They have thanked their loyal customers for their support over 9 years.
Sep 5, 2025 13:40
25 waiting for a bed at local hospitals
The INMO has published its latest trolley watch figures.
Sep 5, 2025 13:32
Local TD calls for more talks to resolve school secretaries and caretakers dispute
The strike, which has caused significant disruption in schools, is centred around access to public service pensions and other entitlements.
Sep 5, 2025 13:23
First ever Tour of Longford taking place this weekend
It's starting at the Connolly Barracks at 10am tomorrow morning.
Sep 5, 2025 13:18Shannonside Newsletter
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