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Man appears in court following alleged disturbance in Co. Longford
Gardaí received the report of the incident, which occurred in the Shanmullagh area, close to Ballinamuck shortly before 6pm on Sunday.
Jun 16, 2026 13:08
Decision on major development at Lough Key due this week
A decision on the large scale development was due in March, however Roscommon County Council sought further information on the project.
Jun 16, 2026 13:05
Local projects approved under major housing announcement
Three local projects have been approved under the Government's Housing Infrastructure Investment Fund.
Jun 16, 2026 12:00
Man charged with murder in Leitrim granted medical treatment and legal aid, as case adjourned
Judge Eiteáin Cunningham adjourned the case until the July 9 sitting of Sligo District Court, by consent, when Mr Cylka will appear by videolink.
Jun 16, 2026 11:18
Leitrim has highest percentage of uninhabitable homes in Ireland
The Irish Independent reports there are 558 uninhabitable residential properties in Leitrim - which is 3 per cent of its housing stock.
Jun 16, 2026 07:50
Councillor Emer Kelly set to become Athlone Municipal District cathaoirleach today
The Independent will replace Fine Gael councillor Domnick Connolly this afternoon.
Jun 16, 2026 07:24
Man charged with murder of man in Leitrim to reappear in court today
The man who died is a 41-year-old who's originally from Latvia.
Jun 16, 2026 07:17
IFA president has no confidence in Larry Murrin
It emerged earlier this year that Mr Murrin's company Dawn Meats imported beef from Brazil.
Jun 15, 2026 17:40
Two local Gardaí included in latest appointments and allocations
The appointments form part of ongoing Garda resource and leadership allocations across the region.
Jun 15, 2026 17:13
Leitrim confirmed as lowest performing county for e-waste recycling
The figures form part of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Ireland's annual report.
Jun 15, 2026 17:11
New pedestrian and cycle scheme opens in Granard
The Active Travel Scheme extends from Market Street to Barrack Lane and includes a new roadway and car park.
Jun 15, 2026 17:06
New website promoting tourism in Longford officially launched
The event took place at the Backstage Theatre in Longford Town.
Jun 15, 2026 17:04
Enquiries continuing following crash in Athlone yesterday morning
Gardaí attended the scene and no injuries have been reported.
Jun 15, 2026 13:51
Hopes for another busy summer at Castlerea Outdoor Swimming Pool
It reopened for the summer months last week.
Jun 15, 2026 13:38Shannonside Newsletter
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