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Gardaí appeal to road users to lower speed after St Patrick's Weekend
285 motorists were caught using phones while behind the wheel over the weekend across the country.
Mar 18, 2025 17:00
ICA to screen award winning documentary in Longford Cinema this evening
The film, which won Best Irish Feature Documentary at the Galway Film Fleadh last year tells the story of the Housewife of the Year competition.
Mar 18, 2025 13:57
Call for demolition of landmark former retail business in Longford Town
Councillor Gerry Hagan is calling for the demolition of the building to allow space for road and pedestrian safety works on neighbouring streets.
Mar 18, 2025 13:54
LISTEN: Leitrim farmer on the possibility of €50 steaks, as beef prices rise sharply
Restaurant owners say they may have to soon charge €50 for steaks.
Mar 18, 2025 13:47
O'Rourke sisters hailed as 'an inspiration' to young athletes by long-time coach
A mural paying tribute to the Tarmon sisters was recently unveiled at Castlerea Boxing Club where the pair first started training.
Mar 18, 2025 13:31
Fire services tackle wild fire near Castlerea
Ballaghaderreen and Ballyhaunis fire services attended the scene - as Castlerea fire station closed several years ago.
Mar 18, 2025 13:24
Ballagh public realm plan could close businesses, claims auctioneer
Ballaghaderreen auctioneer James Kilcoyne says the plans will kill business in the town.
Mar 18, 2025 13:16
Coffey pulls out of race to replace Gareth Scahill on Roscommon council
Nominations close on March 30th - with Maura Hopkins, Micheal McGreal, Robbie McConn, and Ruth Connolly-Conboy still in the frame.
Mar 18, 2025 13:07
Popular Longford youth club seeks extension permission
The club runs various activities and courses from their hub on Major's Well Road in Longford Town.
Mar 18, 2025 11:37
Roscommon Post Office to open at it's new location this morning
The postal service left it's previous location on the square last Friday and will now be located in Fleming's SuperValu on Main Street.
Mar 18, 2025 07:28
PODCAST: Special tribute to Councillor Anthony Waldron in Ballintubber parade
The highly regarded local man suddenly last month at the age of 64.
Mar 17, 2025 23:50
Silver medal winning sisters given hero's welcome in Castlerea
The Tarmon sisters both made their respective finals at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Serbia.
Mar 17, 2025 23:40
PODCAST: Businesses will be forced to close if Ballagh public realm plan goes ahead, rally hears
Many residents feel the plan would ruin the town.
Mar 17, 2025 21:50Shannonside Newsletter
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