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Local politicians hit out at proposals to cut CAP payment for farmers
The Midlands Northwest MEP said it will affect their ability to operate and to make a living.
Jul 16, 2025 17:39
Senator says waiting list numbers at Roscommon hospital are decreasing
163 have been waiting over a year for their first outpatient consultation.
Jul 16, 2025 17:18
'I'm delighted those women were able to access the care they needed' - Leitrim campaigner on new abortion figures
The Department of Health says there were 196 from Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon last year - up from 133 in 2020.
Jul 16, 2025 13:49
People of Longford urged to support Team Hope Shoebox Appeal this year
Team Hope volunteers send thousands of shoeboxes containing gifts to disadvantaged children around the world.
Jul 16, 2025 13:44
Leitrim GAA in search for new naming-rights partner
It comes after the county board's six-year deal with Avant Money comes to an end today.
Jul 16, 2025 13:43
Reported local cases of sexual assault and rape increase by over 200% since 2003
Information released to Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú by the Irish Prison Service show that as of May of this year, there were 800 sexual offenders in Irish prisons costing the state almost €80 million annually to house.
Jul 16, 2025 13:36
LISTEN: Victim offers substantial reward after major equipment theft in Ballinamore
Thieves broke into Leitrim Steel and Shuttering's yard in Ballinamore on Monday night or yesterday morning.
Jul 16, 2025 13:20
Man accused of raping elderly woman in her own home charged with further offences
Sergeant Enda Daly indicated that a book of evidence should be ready by next week.
Jul 16, 2025 11:09
Leitrim TD 'very concerned' over proposed major revamp of CAP
It's expected to merge CAP into a super-fund along with other sectors, meaning agriculture will no longer have a ringfenced budget.
Jul 16, 2025 08:17
Teen charged with firearms offence in Mullingar
Detective Garda Adrian Reilly gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution at Longford District Court.
Jul 16, 2025 08:11
Urgent appeal for help after major theft in Ballinamore
Tens of thousands of euro worth of equipment was stolen from a yard at Edentenny in Ballinamore in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Jul 16, 2025 07:20
1,700 patients waiting over 18 months for treatment in Sligo Hospital
Over 1,400 are waiting for their first outpatient consultation, according to the National Treatment Purchase Fund.
Jul 16, 2025 07:16
Nearly 200 Shannonside women had abortions last year
The Department of Health says there were 66 in Roscommon, 81 in Longford and 49 in Leitrim.
Jul 15, 2025 20:38
Local TD says immigration system must be fair to those living in the State as well as those seeking asylum
Martin Daly added that Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has brought new clarity to the immigration process.
Jul 15, 2025 17:44Shannonside Newsletter
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