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Public meeting in Kilglass tonight to oppose proposed wind farm
It will take place in Kilglass Gaels GAA Club at 7.30.
Jun 18, 2025 07:51
Junior Transport Minister wants to fast-track Carrick bypass project
It's due to go to planning by the end of this year and be finished around 2030.
Jun 18, 2025 07:35
Longford councillor says Providers building won't be used to house refugees
A post, shared by a local anti-IPAS group, claimed an application for a planning exemption had been granted for the property.
Jun 17, 2025 17:15
Minister officially opens multimillion-euro upgrade of Longford town
It's a 1.3 kilometre route, connecting the town centre to the N4 Axis Centre.
Jun 17, 2025 16:55
Puska family members found guilty of offences after Ashling Murphy murder
Jozef Puska’s brothers, Marek and Lubomir, have been found guilty of withholding information from gardaí.
Jun 17, 2025 16:51
900 people wait 18 months for care in Mullingar hospital
A further 779 people are waiting between 12 and 18 months for outpatient, inpatient or daycase treatment.
Jun 17, 2025 15:58
Leitrim groups have nowhere to meet because of shorter library times
There's no late opening of Mohill and Carrick-on-Shannon libraries on Tuesdays because of staff shortages.
Jun 17, 2025 15:55
Local priest doesn't wear collar in big towns because of historic Church scandals
Canon Liam Devine was speaking ahead of a celebration Mass in St Paul's Church in Kilmurry on Friday night at 8.30.
Jun 17, 2025 13:22
Local Enhancement funding vital for community groups, says councillor
Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice was speaking following last week's Local Enhancement Programme allocation for the county.
Jun 17, 2025 13:22
Plans for national Covid commemoration and walk in County Roscommon
The project would be part of a proposed looped walk near the River Suck in Athleague.
Jun 17, 2025 13:11
Local councillor raises safety concerns due to Roscommon road closure
It's due to the Tulsk to Boyle road being closed until late August because of the upgrade of the N5.
Jun 17, 2025 12:58
Almost 3,000 people waiting over a year for treatment in Sligo University Hospital
In total, almost 16,500 are waiting for care in the hospital.
Jun 17, 2025 12:52
Carrick resident Paul Reid set to become chair of new planning authority
Paul Reid, who lives in Carrick on Shannon, was the HSE chief executive during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic and stood down from the role in 2022.
Jun 17, 2025 11:11
Local MEP says child abusers should 'never be allowed to escape from accountability'
It comes as the European Parliament is set to vote on legislation which will criminalise AI child sexual abuse material in all EU countries.
Jun 17, 2025 08:35Shannonside Newsletter
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