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Longford regains clean status in new IBAL litter rankings
According to Judges, Roscommon Town narrowly missed out on moving into the 'clean' rankings following significant improvements.
Jan 6, 2025 08:02
Planning sought for new housing development in North Longford
Longford County Planners are due to make a decision on the application on the 17th of January.
Jan 6, 2025 07:57
RSA urging motorists and pedestrians to exercise extreme caution
Hazardous weather conditions are continuing to impact people in many areas with a combination of rain, sleet, snow and ice.
Jan 6, 2025 07:23
New Longford social club launches with woodland walk in Derrycassin Woods
The Sunday Social Club, founded by Charlotte and Eveina, is hosting it's first event on Sunday, 19th January at 11 a.m.
Jan 5, 2025 15:40
Events cancelled across Shannonside counties due to weather conditions
Castlepollard bingo that was due to take place at half past 8 this evening will now not go ahead.
Jan 5, 2025 12:21
Power outages across Shannonside region
The ESB says it is currently working to restore electricity to the affected areas and urges the public to never approach or touch fallen or damaged electricity wires.
Jan 5, 2025 11:36
Popular Athlone hotel seeking new development
Wineport Lodge, based in Glasson, have applied to Westmeath County Council three floating pod type guest rooms.
Jan 5, 2025 11:13
Planning permission appealed for Roscommon development
The application by Ross Engineering limited called for the retention of the change of use of a former bottling plant in Roxborough to a light industrial unit.
Jan 5, 2025 10:05
ESB reports 717 power outages in Longford this morning
It comes as the country remains under a severe weather alert with a Status Yellow warning still in place for counties across the Shannonside region.
Jan 5, 2025 09:22
Local authorities out in force treating snow covered roads
The Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management says it has 160 thousand tons of salt in stock to grit roads.
Jan 5, 2025 07:53
A number of events cancelled across the Shannonside region
It's important to note that local Gardaí are urging motorists across the Shannonside region to take extreme care when driving.
Jan 4, 2025 15:58
Longford mother welcomes one of 2025's first babies
Shaunagh Carberry from Carrickboy, Co. Longford gave birth to a baby girl at Mullingar Regional Hospital at 2:24 a.m.
Jan 4, 2025 14:42
Shelves left bare across Shannonside region ahead of weather warning
There have been reports of bare shelves in a North Longford shop last night as locals prepared for potential disruptions.
Jan 4, 2025 14:34
Leitrim Cllr calls for urgent improvement works on local road
Councillor Enda McGloin has called for the main road from North Leitrim into Drumshanbo to be upgraded by spring.
Jan 4, 2025 11:53Shannonside Newsletter
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