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HIQA raises concerns around Garda vetting & safeguarding within local foster care service
A HIQA report released today found two non-compliances at the Sligo Leitrim and West Cavan service.
Jul 15, 2025 17:40
Mairéad McGuinness nominated as Fine Gael's candidate for presidential election
In a letter to Fine Gael members, she said "the campaign, when it starts, will be full-on".
Jul 15, 2025 17:04
Ten of thousands of euro worth of equipment stolen in Ballinamore
Thieves raided a yard at Edentenny overnight, sometime 12 midnight and 6.20 this morning.
Jul 15, 2025 15:30
Judge refuses relocation of Longford fire case to Dublin Circuit Court
Guo Zhong Chen, who is currently detained at Castlerea Prison, reappeared before Longford Circuit Court this afternoon.
Jul 15, 2025 15:02
ISPCA warns of scammer calling to Roscommon households
The society has confirmed that no collections are currently being undertaken.
Jul 15, 2025 14:15
New health hub will create better quality of life for users, says local TD
Martin Daly was speaking following the official opening of the Hello Goodlife Health and Wellbeing Hub last Saturday.
Jul 15, 2025 14:09
Leitrim anti-fracking campaigners protesting outside the Dáil today
It's part of a national demonstration against a liquefied natural gas facility planned for Munster.
Jul 15, 2025 14:00
Roscommon primary school teacher loses claim for unfair dismissal
Ruth Lydon worked as a Special Education Teacher and was dismissed from her role by the school Board of Management in September 2021.
Jul 15, 2025 13:52
MEP welcomes Garda Commissioner's upcoming meeting with Farrell family
87-year-old Liam Farrell was found dead outside his home in Rooskey in 2020, and his family believes he was attacked.
Jul 15, 2025 13:43
Local council urged to ensure planned hostel won't be used for refugees
It would accommodate up to 244 guests, which the applicants say would be tourists.
Jul 15, 2025 13:38
Normal water supply restored to most areas in south Leitrim
The towns of Drumshanbo and Ballinamore have normal supply restored.
Jul 15, 2025 10:20
Two teens arrested after shooting in Mullingar
A number of shots were discharged in the Ardleigh Park area of Mullingar at around 1.40pm yesterday. No injuries were reported.
Jul 15, 2025 10:05
Enterprise Minister rules out one-off fund for businesses over US tariffs
Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says the threat of 30 per cent taxes on European imports into the US ‘undoubtedly’ poses a further threat to Irish jobs.
Jul 15, 2025 09:17
Longford could be set for new shopping mall
Lanesboro native and Midlands North West MEP Ciaran Mullooly has been welcoming the news.
Jul 15, 2025 07:22Shannonside Newsletter
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