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New figures show Longford students are most disadvantaged in the country
The HEA study shows how the home address of third level students has affected their equity of access to full education.
Jun 10, 2025 13:23
Local school in danger of losing a teacher if pupil numbers drop
There are 16 children in Slatta National School in Rooskey - but that's set to drop to eight or ten in September.
Jun 10, 2025 13:17
Roscommon food wholesaler issued with closure order by FSAI
Houda Foods, based at Unit 5, Ballinlough Business in the west of the county was shut down last month.
Jun 10, 2025 13:12
Longford council says social housing vacancy rate 'reducing year on year'
It's in response to recent data which shows the county had one of the highest levels of boarded up council homes in the country.
Jun 10, 2025 13:04
Planning permission sought for change of use of well known Castlerea business
County planners have received the application and are due to make a decision by the end of July.
Jun 10, 2025 11:43
Rent pressure zones to be extended to entire country
Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice, from Independent Ireland, has been given his reaction to the proposed changes.
Jun 10, 2025 08:27
North Roscommon school gets planning for upgrade
The Board of Management at Croghan National School in Boyle had been seeking approval for new special educational needs (SEN) facilities at its premises.
Jun 10, 2025 07:35
Minister says Ballagh jobs will bring more investment
Junior Minister Alan Dillon says it’s important to continue to see jobs created outside the five main cities in Ireland.
Jun 10, 2025 07:22
Two local women chosen to take part in Miss Ireland 2025
The 77th Miss Ireland final will take place this Saturday at The Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim, County Meath.
Jun 9, 2025 17:23
Further development in Ballaghaderreen key to keeping young people in the region
Future Cast CEO JJ O’Hara says it’s important to keep developing the town.
Jun 9, 2025 16:57
HSE urged to confirm Longford physiotherapy service future
Deputy Carrigy says that Minister for Older People, Kieran O'Donnell and the older persons organisation within the HSE are not in favour of the service leaving Longford.
Jun 9, 2025 16:55
Hundreds of people attend second annual Longford Pride celebrations
The week long series of events came to a close over the weekend, with 100s marching through Longford Town on Saturday in the Pride Parade.
Jun 9, 2025 13:45
Longford Physio Service will be kept in the county says local reps
Local Councillor Peggy Nolan is warning the HSE that the people of Longford will protest on the streets if the physiotherapy or any other service is taken from St Josephs.
Jun 9, 2025 13:33
Carrick MD meeting postponed as mark of respect to late councillor
The meeting has been rescheduled for next Monday when a new Cathaoirleach will also be elected.
Jun 9, 2025 13:09Shannonside Newsletter
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