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Over €5,000 raised for family of teenager who drowned on Lough Ree
15-year-old Martin Greene, of Brawny Close in Athlone, passed away after getting into difficulty near Glasson.
Jul 14, 2026 17:13
New high temperature weather warning issued for region
A status yellow alert for 20 counties, including Longford and all of Connacht, comes into effect at 12 noon tomorrow, until 6 o'clock on Friday morning.
Jul 14, 2026 13:47
Uisce Éireann urges Roscommon customers to conserve water
It's warning tested water is being used more quickly than it can be produced and stored in local reservoirs.
Jul 14, 2026 13:36
Leitrim councillor calls for reintroduction of EV scrappage scheme
The pilot scheme was brought in to encourage motorists with older diesel or petrol cars to switch to electric.
Jul 14, 2026 13:25
Burglary rates increase by nearly 30% in local Garda division
Nationally, burglaries increased by 2 per cent, with just over 2 thousand 100 incidents happening in Quarter 1 of this year alone.
Jul 14, 2026 13:19
Center Parcs in Longford records average weekly revenue of €2 million
New accounts from Center Parcs Ireland Ltd revealed that revenue at the Ballymahon-based holiday resort increased by 4-point-45 per cent.
Jul 14, 2026 13:13
New traffic system planned for Boyle could have 'significant' impact on postal services
In its submission, An Post has raised concerns about the changes planned to two junctions.
Jul 14, 2026 13:07
Enforcement operation on Roscommon farm described as 'inhumane'
Dozens of cows were destroyed by Department of Agriculture officials following animal welfare concerns at the farm.
Jul 14, 2026 12:56
Two brothers back in court today after being charged in connection with €2m drugs seizure
Around €2m worth of drugs were seized by Gardaí and Revenue officers last week in various locations which include Longford and Roscommon.
Jul 14, 2026 10:48
Leitrim Cllr wants funds from Local Enhancment Programme to be doubled
Earlier this month community organisations in Co. Leitrim received €119,000 in funding under the scheme.
Jul 14, 2026 08:12
Voluntary lifeboat service leading a recruitment drive this month
Lough Ree RNLI carries out rescue and recovery on the second largest lake on the River Shannon.
Jul 14, 2026 07:41
Senator hoping Bishop has a 'change of heart' over use of school facilities
He says this would have an impact on Sports Capital funding applications.
Jul 13, 2026 17:19
Sinn Féin councillor calls for more car parking in a Leitrim town
The Roads Department confirmed at the meeting there are currently no plans for new parking in the town.
Jul 13, 2026 17:11
Funeral of Lough Ree drowning victim to take place on Thursday
Martin Greene, 15, passed away after getting into difficulty while swimming near Glasson on Saturday evening.
Jul 13, 2026 14:21Shannonside Newsletter
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