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Carrigallen crash victim will be laid to rest on Easter Sunday
His funeral Mass will take place in St Mary's Church, Drumeela, on Easter Sunday at 2pm, with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Apr 16, 2025 17:04
Tributes paid to Athlone businessman who died while swimming in Malta
Noel Ryan passed away after getting into difficulty while swimming at St Julian's Bay, during a holiday in Malta.
Apr 16, 2025 15:47
Leitrim has the cheapest homes in the country, CSO finds
Nationally, the median price for a house in the last twelve months was €360,000.
Apr 16, 2025 15:38
Over €300,000 allocated to archaeological monuments across the Shannonside Region
These grants help owners and custodians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future.
Apr 16, 2025 13:48
Longford mother says non-verbal son faces anxious wait for services
Ben will be soon be leaving school but a place in St Christopher's services has yet to be confirmed.
Apr 16, 2025 13:48
LISTEN: Eugene Murphy pulls out of race to replace Anthony Waldron
It's after the Waldron family announced its backing Ballintober man Michael Holland Senior for the seat.
Apr 16, 2025 13:43
Roscommon's last remaining travel agents set to close later this year
Miriam and Francis Gannon have run Gannon Travel in Castlerea for the past 31 years but are set to retire in December.
Apr 16, 2025 13:41
Plans lodged for former Longford Town Ulster Bank building
This new plan would be used for commercial, retail or cafe purposes
Apr 16, 2025 13:40
Over 900 knives seized in the Shannonside region over the past ten years
338 were recovered by Gardaí in Sligo-Leitrim between 2015 and 2024.
Apr 16, 2025 13:30
LISTEN: Carrigallen parish priest pays glowing tribute to crash victim, who's named locally
Dessie O'Kelly died when the tractor he was a passenger in collided at Aghavilla, Carrigallen, yesterday afternoon at around 3 o'clock.
Apr 16, 2025 12:00
Leitrim Councillor pays tribute to teenager who died in tractor crash
The 18 year old was pronounced dead at the scene after the tractor he was a passenger in crashed near Carrigallen.
Apr 16, 2025 08:18
Sinn Féin TD highlights concerns for local businesses due to Trump tariffs
The party's agriculture spokesperson has joined those who've highlighted the risk to local businesses such as the Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo from tariffs in the US.
Apr 16, 2025 08:13
Teenager dies following tractor crash in Co. Leitrim
Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Apr 15, 2025 21:33
Investigation ongoing following multi agency operation in Ballaghaderreen
Gardaí say inspections were conducted at a number of business premises to assess compliance with a range of legislation.
Apr 15, 2025 17:30Shannonside Newsletter
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