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HSE seeking tenders for upgrade of alarm systems in Longford medical clinic
Tenders opened this week for the upgrade of the fire detection, alarm system and emergency lighting system at St Joseph's on the Dublin Road.
May 11, 2025 12:25
Councillor urges council to buy 'eyesore' historic building in Frenchpark
Local councillor Liam Callaghan says it has fallen into disrepair and is dangerous.
May 11, 2025 12:19
Roscommon hospital donates sunscreen dispensers to local GAA clubs
The local hospital's donation coincides with Melanoma Awareness Month, which runs throughout May.
May 11, 2025 09:31
Leitrim councillor seeks standard height for speed ramps
He has this week called for more uniformity when it comes to the traffic calming measure.
May 11, 2025 09:22
Second teenager dies in swimming accident off Donegal coast
The search and rescue operation was coordinated by the Malin Head Coast Guard, and local vessels helped in the search.
May 11, 2025 07:57
Nominations open for local Garda Youth Awards
The Roscommon/Longford Garda Division awards are run in conjunction with the respective county councils.
May 10, 2025 14:44
LISTEN: Hundreds come out to support Castlerea Darkness Into Light walk
The annual Darkness into Light walks took place across the country, starting from 4am.
May 10, 2025 11:21
Nineteen year old airlifted to hospital following collision in Co. Longford
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, and any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam recordings from the area at the time are asked to come forward.
May 10, 2025 09:57
Call for new campervan facility in Carrick-on-Shannon
Sinn Fein councillor Cormac Flynn says campervans have been parking illegally in a car park at the Quay.
May 10, 2025 09:25
SIPTU calls for 'urgent' discussion on anti-social behaviour on public transport
The union says it has written to the Minister twice in recent months looking for a meeting, but has received no reply despite Fianna Fáil's commitment to the establishment of a transport policing service.
May 10, 2025 08:23
Darkness Into Light Longford defend Facebook posts following complaints
Organisers say they are sorry for any hurt caused, but stand by the posts.
May 9, 2025 17:41
Warm weather set to continue into next week
However, some thundery rain is forecasted for parts of the region on Sunday night.
May 9, 2025 17:40
Closing date approaches for submissions on potential Roscommon IPAS housing
The application seeks to avail of an exemption in order to offer the accommodation at Academy House in Roscommon Town.
May 9, 2025 17:18
Longford Darkness Into Light organisers criticised over social media posts
In the posts, the group stated that unofficial events could hinder Pieta’s ability to help people with suicidal ideation, who are self-harming, or who have been bereaved by suicide.
May 9, 2025 13:57Shannonside Newsletter
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