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Emergency services at the scene of Longford town crash
There are currently no reports of any injuries but Gardaí are advising motorists to avoid the area.
Apr 11, 2025 09:54
Six out of 34 disqualified Leitrim drivers handed back their licences last year
The county had the highest surrender rate in the country, according to Department of Transport figures.
Apr 11, 2025 09:41
Longford charity to launch mobile pet therapy service today
Cian's Kennel's allows children undergoing hospital stays to re-unite with their family pets on the grounds of Crumlin Children's Hospital.
Apr 11, 2025 08:48
Family of Liam Farrell to meet with Gardaí over review of investigation
87-year-old Liam Farrell was found dead outside his home in Rooskey in January 2020, and his family believes he was attacked.
Apr 11, 2025 07:36
Independent councillor Des Guckian to resign from Leitrim County Council
The Annaduff man will formally quit tomorrow.
Apr 10, 2025 18:27
Water supply returns to south Leitrim after two burst pipes
Uisce Éireann says its crews have carried out repair works and the network is currently recharging.
Apr 10, 2025 17:22
St Joseph's crisis compared to burning of Longford's cathedral in Seanad
Fine Gael senator Paraic Brady described a recent Hiqa report as 'damning' - and one of the worst ever.
Apr 10, 2025 17:19
Clear timeline needed for new Roscommon psychiatric unit - Kerrane
The HSE yesterday included the project in its 2025 service plan - but it's only at appraisal stage.
Apr 10, 2025 17:12
Local councillor welcomes inclusion of rehab unit on HSE Capital Plan
It follows yesterday's announcement by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.
Apr 10, 2025 14:11
IFA Chair warns public to take extra care following Roscommon fires
Temperatures will remain over 20-degrees Celsius over the next two days.
Apr 10, 2025 14:01
Shannonside region as hot as Ibiza today...but sunshine won't last!
People are heading to popular spots across the region but Gerry Murphy from Met Eireann says the weather will turn.
Apr 10, 2025 13:53
Local business owners not pursuing shoplifters due to low chance of conviction
That's according to Castlerea senator Gareth Scahill, who raised the issue in the Seanad.
Apr 10, 2025 13:46
Gorse fire in west Roscommon may have been started deliberately, according to firefighters
Crews from Ballaghaderreen, Boyle, Elphin, Ballyhaunis and Charlestown dealt with a number of fires in the county.
Apr 10, 2025 13:31
Uisce Éireann tackle signifficant watermain burst in South Leitrim
Supply may take a number of hours to return to some customers after repair works are complete.
Apr 10, 2025 12:40Shannonside Newsletter
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