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Delays to delivery of N4 upgrade criticised
Longford Councillors were given an update on the project this month.
Jun 18, 2026 17:17
Over 170,000 passengers through Knock Airport
It is a 4.6 per cent increase on the same time last year.
Jun 18, 2026 17:14
Clarity sought over local short-term let sector
A property will require planning permission to be allowed to be placed on the register.
Jun 18, 2026 13:49
Boyle beaming with Lough Key development approval
Coillte confirmed that Roscommon County Council have granted planning permission for the project.
Jun 18, 2026 13:46
Roscommon under fire over prisoner housing model
Aontú Deputy Paul Lawless made the remarks during a motion on the EU Directive on Combating Firearms Trafficking.
Jun 18, 2026 13:43
Longford County Council responds to housing criticism
Earlier this week, local Senator Joe Flaherty said he was "perplexed" and "beyond dumbfounded"
Jun 18, 2026 13:34
Local hospital overcrowding continues
The INMO's latest trolley watch report has been published.
Jun 18, 2026 10:56
Multi-million euro plan for Lough Key Forest Park gets the green light
Coillte's plan includes upgrades to the visitor centre, new activity hubs, enhanced outdoor attractions and new aqua park facility.
Jun 18, 2026 08:20
Cllr Mark Casey set to become new Cathaoirleach of Ballymahon MD
The Independent will replace Fine Gael's Martin Skelly in the role.
Jun 18, 2026 07:45
Public meeting taking place tonight to support Lidl development in South Roscommon
Plans were lodged last month with Roscommon County Council for the development in Monksland.
Jun 18, 2026 07:21
Over 50 fixed charge notices issued locally for dangerous use of e-scooters
From May 2024, new laws were introduced to make e-scooters legal in Ireland.
Jun 17, 2026 17:21
Glowing HIQA report for county Roscommon centre
An announced inspection was carried out at Soolhaven residential centre in February.
Jun 17, 2026 17:19
Longford organisation condemn vandalism
The organisation has handed CCTV footage to Gardaí, who are investigating the incident.
Jun 17, 2026 17:18
New figures show there's no Gaelscoil offering second level education locally
Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford are among 10 counties that don't offer a secondary school through Irish.
Jun 17, 2026 13:46Shannonside Newsletter
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