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Local TD says potential minor injury unit in Longford is a viable possibility
Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy met with Tánaiste Simon Harris alongside Longford party colleagues in government buildings yesterday.
Jun 26, 2025 17:13
Appealed construction of 245 houses in Mullingar given green light
The development has now been granted permission from An Bord Pleanála, with revised conditions.
Jun 26, 2025 13:53
Roscommon records highest pothole complaints over last three years
Last year, Roscommon County Council received just over 1,000 complaints about potholes.
Jun 26, 2025 13:51
Leitrim TD says Sligo dermatology service is 'under extreme stress'
It comes as the HSE has struggled to fill two consultant positions at Sligo University Hospital, with the only dermatologist in the Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal area currently on leave until mid July.
Jun 26, 2025 13:47
LISTEN: Councillor welcomes High Court deferral of verdict on Athlone IPAS centre
The State had been planning to locate up to 1,000 asylum seekers at a centre in Lissywollen, Athlone.
Jun 26, 2025 13:40
Gardaí investigating theft from a car in Drumshanbo
A number of belongings were taken during the course of the incident.
Jun 26, 2025 10:50
Oireachtas committee hears a Longford post office will close unless funding is increased
The Irish Postmasters Union is calling for a 50% increase in state funding, from €10m a year to €15m.
Jun 26, 2025 08:27
EPA investigating large scale illegal peat extractions across Roscommon and Longford
A report from the Environmental Protection Agency revealed it is looking into cases of illegal operations over seven counties across the country.
Jun 26, 2025 08:11
Local TD calls for presidential election voting rights to be extended to Northern Ireland residents
A referendum had previously been set by the government for May 2019, but was delayed.
Jun 25, 2025 18:34
Over 100 young people in Roscommon-Galway attend A&E for mental health issues so far this year
The figures were revealed following a question by Roscommon Councillor Valerie Duffy at the most recent Regional Health Forum meeting.
Jun 25, 2025 18:06
Shannonside entry receives merit certificate at Justice Media Awards
The awards are hosted by the Law Society of Ireland and are the longest running media awards in Ireland.
Jun 25, 2025 16:11
Over 1,500 home energy retrofits carried out across region last year
Nationally, there has been a 13% increase in the number of home energy upgrades last year compared to 2023.
Jun 25, 2025 13:41
Local TD calls for further investment in nursing homes
It comes following an RTE investigates programme which looked into the care of patients at two nursing homes in Dublin and Laois.
Jun 25, 2025 13:36
Over 120 people in Shannonside region conferred with Irish citizenship
7,500 people from 143 countries were conferred with Irish citizenship in the Gleneagle Arena.
Jun 25, 2025 13:33Shannonside Newsletter
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