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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 13:57
Bishop Doran says he wouldn't be against priests being allowed to marry
He says the current ban could be changed by the new Pope.
May 9, 2025 13:29
Money raised for mental health charities should stay locally, says councillor
Sinn Féin's Leah Cull has highlighted the struggles faced by voluntary groups in the Shannonside region.
May 9, 2025 13:21
Bishop of Kilmore hopes new Pope will visit Ireland in the future
The new Pope holds both U.S. and Peruvian citizenship.
May 9, 2025 13:15
Over 120 new council homes planned for Co. Roscommon over next couple of years
They'll be based in various locations across the county, including Boyle, Ballaghaderreen and Monksland.
May 9, 2025 13:14
Almost 90 social homes brought back into use locally last year
The Minister for Housing James Browne published figures showing 88 vacant social homes were brought back into active use in 2024 under the Voids Programme.
May 9, 2025 13:12
Roscommon Senator calls for renewed discussion on hospitality VAT rate
The sector has consistently called for the VAT rate to be lowered from its current rate of 13.5% over the past 12 months.
May 9, 2025 11:26
'Serious failings' in initial garda probe into Hawe family murder in Cavan
Clodagh, along with her three sons, aged between six and 13, was brutally murdered by her husband Alan Hawe in their home near Ballyjamesduff in 2016. He then took his own life.
May 9, 2025 07:46
LISTEN: Local Bishop got personal letter from new Pope only a month ago
Leo the 14th is the first pontiff to be elected from America.
May 9, 2025 07:23
Defence of Longford arson accused criticised by judge
Guo Zhong Chen, of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, was arrested and charged with arson over the July 28th fire that caused €3 million worth of damage to Grafton Court in the town centre.
May 9, 2025 07:12
LISTEN: Bishop Kevin Doran reacts to election of new Pope
May 8, 2025 20:55
Robert Francis Prevost, from US, is new Pope
He's taken the papal name Leo the 14th.
May 8, 2025 18:24
Crosby refutes claims he illegally cleared hedgerows on newly acquired land in Tarmonbarry
Tom Crosby was reacting to complaints that the land beside the Westward Service Station in the village had been illegally cleared today.
May 8, 2025 17:55
Gardaí in Longford arrest man in his 20s following public order incident
Gardaí attended a service station on the Dublin Road in the town at 12.45 early on Sunday morning.
May 8, 2025 17:47Shannonside Newsletter
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