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Local GP says Leitrim ambulance service has 'gone backwards'
One patient in Ballinamore, with severe chest pains, was left waiting for almost two hours for an ambulance.
May 7, 2025 17:45
Man jailed for 'vicious' night time assault in Longford Park
The woman was taken to Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar, where she was treated for multiple bruises and injuries to her head, face and body as well as a brain bleed.
May 7, 2025 17:31
Roscommon Safe Link hoping to open domestic abuse safe house this year
Safe houses allow people and families fleeing domestic violence a place to stay and recuperate in a secure environment.
May 7, 2025 13:30
Leitrim Cllr calls for changes in way vacant property refurbishment grant is administered
Cllr Paddy O'Rourke says the Croí Cónaithe grant, which helps property owners refurbish vacant properties for housing, is tailor made for the county.
May 7, 2025 13:13
Bord na Móna seek to build massive Longford windfarm
Due to the scale of the project, the application is considered strategic infrastructure and thereby passes the local authority planning department and is considered directly by An Bord Pleanála.
May 7, 2025 13:01
Uisce Eireann charges €26,000 for water connection to Arigna sports park
An AstroTurf pitch is opening in Arigna within the next month, in a major boost to the area.
May 7, 2025 13:00
Plans revealed for medical centre and drive-thru restaurant in Tarmonbarry
Local developer and councillor Tom Crosby has bought two acres in Tarmonbarry, beside Westward's service station.
May 7, 2025 12:51
Local Gardaí appealing for information following burglary at well-known garage
A number of car parts were taken from Central Motors in Mohill during the course of the burglary.
May 7, 2025 12:37
Longford motorist to face court after drug driving arrest
Gardaí from Edgeworthstown Station were conducting a high-visibility speed checkpoint when they detected a motorist using a mobile phone.
May 7, 2025 12:34
Boycott Eurovision over Israel's involvement, Drumshanbo's Charlie McGettigan tells contestants
A total of 72 former acts have singed a letter to the European Broadcasting Union, urging Israel to be banned from the event, over the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
May 7, 2025 10:57
Ballinamore man with severe chest pain waits over 90 minutes for ambulance
It took over 90 minutes for an ambulance to attend the man in his 60s last Friday night.
May 7, 2025 07:22
Scammers pretend to be Leitrim Animal Welfare's deceased founder
The fraudulent email was claimed to be sent from the charity's late founder, Christine Coulson, who passed away last year.
May 7, 2025 07:18
Councillor slams illegal dumping in Ballaghderreen Town centre
The council has confirmed an investigation is underway into the incident.
May 6, 2025 17:21
Leitrim Councillor says GP service in Drumshanbo now at capacity
Minister Carroll MacNeill met with the local GP to discuss issues that are arising in the locality.
May 6, 2025 17:00Shannonside Newsletter
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