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Senator demands review into Cavan quadruple murder suicide is published
School teacher Alan Hawe took his own life after murdering four family members.
May 16, 2025 17:26
Longford parkrun celebrates ninth anniversary tomorrow morning
Parkruns take place weekly across the Shannonside region and are designed to foster a sense of community and encourage participation in physical activity.
May 16, 2025 17:20
Local farmers told to prepare for drought as dry spell continues
Farms in Leitrim, Roscommon and Longford have been busy in recent weeks due to early summer weather.
May 16, 2025 17:13
Roscommon council buys nearly 60 homes to prevent tenants becoming homeless
The Tenant in Situ Scheme allows someone to continue to rent their home if their landlord is selling the property.
May 16, 2025 17:05
Man in his 30s found dead in Longford town
A man in his 30s was pronounced dead at the scene.
May 16, 2025 15:49
Warm weather set to continue in the region this weekend
Temperatures are expected to reach 22 degrees in places on Saturday and Sunday.
May 16, 2025 13:17
Local walking trails approved to join new walks scheme
Minister Dara Calleary announced today that 22 new trails will be joining his Department's Walks Scheme.
May 16, 2025 13:13
Local senator raises concerns about staffing embargos in youth mental health services
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill was speaking in the Seanad yesterday, on a day that marked mental health awareness.
May 16, 2025 13:01
Crosby says outcome of vacant council seat may become clear next week
The 17 councillors in Roscommon will pick the successful candidate on May 26th, after Waldron, from Ballintubber, died in February.
May 16, 2025 12:56
Local TD insists he still has confidence in maternity unit at Portiuncula Hospital
Six infants needed specialist cooling in 2024 and 2025, which is significantly above the norm.
May 16, 2025 12:52
Longford Gardaí warn of delays tonight as All Ireland u-20 semi-final takes place
A large crowd of around 4,000 people is expected with heavy traffic on approach roads to the ground.
May 16, 2025 12:49
CONFIRMED: Four candidates vying to replace Roscommon councillor Anthony Waldron
Monksland's Ernie Draper, Balltintubber's Michael Holland Senior, Donamon's Mairead Kenny and Ballintubber's Gail Murray.
May 16, 2025 11:48
Merger of two local credit unions approved
The merger was proposed by the two local credit unions in recent weeks, with members voting on the merger at a meeting held earlier this week.
May 16, 2025 11:14
Funeral of Garda killed in line of duty taking place this afternoon
49-year-old Garda Kevin Flatley was pronounced dead at the scene when he was knocked down by a motorbike last Sunday afternoon.
May 16, 2025 08:38Shannonside Newsletter
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