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Vital tariff negotiations between EU and US to take place on Monday
President Donald Trump and the EU have announced a 90 day pause which has been welcomed by Tánaiste Simon Harris.
Apr 12, 2025 08:23
Garda and Roscommon GAA footballer pleads guilty to late-night assault
The case was heard in Ennis today.
Apr 11, 2025 22:46
HSE urged to back Longford kids' charity as it expands pet services
Cian's Kennel's allows children undergoing hospital stays to re-unite with their family pets at a purpose built centre on the grounds of Crumlin Children's Hospital.
Apr 11, 2025 17:48
Rooskey provider defends rollout of free meals for all kids
It comes as Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary announced a roll-out of the Hot School Meals Programme in 713 primary schools starting from today.
Apr 11, 2025 17:29
Tánaiste cuts tape on new €3m Roscommon Civil Defence HQ
The state-of-the-art facility is located outside of Roscommon town and cost over €3 million.
Apr 11, 2025 17:19
New witnesses to be interviewed over suspicious death of Leitrim man - and foreign forensics to examine evidence
Liam Farrell, 87, was found dead outside his home in Rooskey in January 2020, and his family believes he was attacked.
Apr 11, 2025 16:39
Two people hospitalised after crash in Tarmonbarry
The single-vehicle collision happened on the N5 in Tarmonbarry at around midday today.
Apr 11, 2025 14:46
Rural and community development minister to unveil new projects in Co. Leitrim
The Rural and Community Development minister will be visiting projects and performing official openings that have received funding from the department.
Apr 11, 2025 13:48
North Longford man appointed to be next chief executive of Animal Health Ireland
Animal Health Ireland helps control non-regulation diseases.
Apr 11, 2025 13:42
Number of local primary schools added to hot meals programme from today
The Hot School Meals Programme was initially introduced as a pilot of 30 schools but has now extended to almost 3,000 schools across the country.
Apr 11, 2025 13:39
Longford charity launches new mobile pet therapy service
Cian's Kennel's allows children undergoing hospital stays to re-unite with their family pets at a purpose built centre on the grounds of Crumlin Children's Hospital.
Apr 11, 2025 13:31
Outgoing councillor Des Guckian remembered for 'shaking things up' during tenure
The Annaduff man is resigning his seat today on health grounds, after 11 years as a councillor.
Apr 11, 2025 13:22
Senator calling for clarity on long-term plan for Lough Funshinagh flooding crisis
OPW Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran recently switched on the pumping system at Lough Funshinagh.
Apr 11, 2025 13:12
Finance minister to open Ógra Fianna Fáil event in Roscommon tonight
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will be there tomorrow, along with other senior ministers.
Apr 11, 2025 10:48Shannonside Newsletter
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