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Newly finished Battery Road in Longford to be officially opened today
The controversial works on the road took two years to complete, and have resulted in a significant amount of complaints from the public and local businesses.
Jun 17, 2025 07:35
Castlerea sisters bring home two world medals
Hyrox is an indoor fitness competition combining eight kilometres of running as well as functional workout stations.
Jun 16, 2025 17:32
Annaduff woman elected Cathaoirleach of Carrick-on-Shannon MD
She was elected for the first time in last year's local elections.
Jun 16, 2025 17:28
Shannonside region set to experience warmest spell so far this year
While there will be some cloud tomorrow, the sun will shine on the Shannonside region in coming days.
Jun 16, 2025 17:23
Almost €900,000 in funding secured for local tourism projects
Fáilte Ireland announced the funding, which is part of an allocation of the EU Just Transition Fund.
Jun 16, 2025 13:30
Sinn Féin TD calls for proper rural policing plan to increase Garda visibility
It follows confirmation that a new Garda Sergeant has been assigned to west Roscommon.
Jun 16, 2025 13:06
Roscommon Mart event helped highlight medical issues among farmers
Croí were on site carrying out blood pressure tests and issuing heart health advice to visitors.
Jun 16, 2025 12:59
Longford Senator says council should take the lead on litter problems
It comes as the most recent IBAL report revealed Longford Town has lost its 'clean' status and has dropped to 'moderately littered.'
Jun 16, 2025 12:54
Longford and Leitrim lagging in national e-waste recycling targets
According to the latest Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Ireland report, device consumption is reaching record levels.
Jun 16, 2025 12:09
Excavation begins on the site of the mass burial ground in Tuam
This is the latest step in efforts to try and identify the remains of the children who died at the Mother and Baby home between 1925 and 1961.
Jun 16, 2025 08:27
Just 27 council homes received energy upgrades in the last year in Longford
As part of procedures adopted from the Climate Action Plan, all council houses will be upgraded once voided by a tenant, with just 27 retrofitted last year.
Jun 16, 2025 08:13
Contrasting fortunes for Shannonside towns in latest IBAL report
Longford Town has lost it's clean status and dropped to 30th in the rankings.
Jun 16, 2025 07:14
Local TD: 118 children in region waiting on first CAMHS appointment
Sinn Féin’s Mental Health Spokesperson, Sorca Clarke, says over 4,500 children are on waiting lists across Ireland, with more than 760 waiting over a year.
Jun 15, 2025 14:51Shannonside Newsletter
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