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Longford Gardaí appealing for witnesses following incident of suspected criminal damage
Gardaí are asking anyone who witnessed anything suspicious to contact the local Garda station.
Apr 7, 2025 15:31
Wife of Roscommon resident jailed in Iraq issues appeal for his release
Robert Pether has been in prison since 2021 because of a contract dispute between his employer and the Iraqi government.
Apr 7, 2025 12:24
Local Government Minister defends level of fire cover in Co. Roscommon
Deputy Martin Daly asked Minister James Browne about the plan for Castlerea fire station.
Apr 7, 2025 12:21
Over 5,000 people across the region currently on the live register
The CSO provided a break-down of the number of people availing of Jobseeker's Benefit and Allowance by social welfare office and age in the month of March.
Apr 7, 2025 12:15
Lough Key jetties reopen following Storm Eowyn repair works
The water facilities are now fully open to the public, with general repairs set to be complete by the end of this month.
Apr 7, 2025 11:06
Family of Liam Farrell to discuss new Garda investigation into his death this week
The 87-year-old was found dead outside his house in Rooskey in January 2020.
Apr 7, 2025 07:58
Delivery of new Carrick school building moves closer today
The national school is overcrowded after a sharp rise in pupil numbers and is based in two separate locations.
Apr 7, 2025 07:44
Call to celebrate Africa Day in Longford next month
The annual celebrations will be taking place across thirty-one local authorities and aims to honour and recognise the work of African communities.
Apr 6, 2025 14:20
Green light for upgrades at a Longford GAA club
Rathcline GAA club in Lanesborough had applied to Longford county planners for alterations to the facade and windows of its existing gym.
Apr 6, 2025 11:48
Estate agent slams councillor over Ballaghaderreen parking row
Local residents and business owners are angry at the €4.5 million plan, which would see 47 car-parking spaces removed from the town.
Apr 6, 2025 11:48
Local councillor calls for Carrick-on-Shannon train station upgrade
Paddy Farrell says there are plans for other stations to be developed - but there is no mention of Carrick.
Apr 6, 2025 08:32
Six-year-old child killed in Galway City collision
The girl was knocked down by a truck on the Headford Road while cycling yesterday afternoon.
Apr 6, 2025 07:53
LISTEN: Findings of review of Garda probe into Liam Farrell's death to emerge next Friday
The 87-year-old was found dead at the back of his house in Rooskey in January 2020, and his family believes he was attacked.
Apr 5, 2025 19:00
Roscommon Councillor calls for phone line fix after Storm Éowyn
Cllr Leah Cull says there are ongoing issues in the north Roscommon area three months on.
Apr 5, 2025 13:16Shannonside Newsletter
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