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Fundraiser events underway in support of local rehab services
The Rehab Group in Longford announced the return of their fundraiser, now rebranded as 'Cuppa for Rehab'.
Oct 18, 2024 11:50
Man in his 20's seriously injured following crash in Dunmore
The road has been closed for a technical examination and diversions are in place.
Oct 18, 2024 09:57
Fine Gael add candidate to General Election ticket in Longford-Westmeath
Athlone based businesswoman Tanya Cannon has been selected to run alongside Minister Peter Burke and Senator Micheal Carrigy.
Oct 18, 2024 09:47
Met Éireann issue yellow weather warning for region this weekend
Storm Ashley will bear down on Sunday.
Oct 18, 2024 08:50
Over 700 drug driving tests carried out by local Gardaí at checkpoints this year
In her response to Deputy Martin, Justice Minister Helen McEntee cited Garda figures up to and including September 30th.
Oct 18, 2024 08:17
Public realm enhancement works in Strokestown set to begin next year
The plans got planning permission, but some residents expressed serious concerns earlier this year and protests were held outside Roscommon County Council's offices.
Oct 18, 2024 07:14
Local TD stresses need for new early train service along Sligo-Dublin route
The deputy noted that timetable changes have been made recently to rail lines in Cork, Waterford, Limerick, and Dublin, but that no upgrades were announced for Sligo-Dublin.
Oct 17, 2024 17:41
Residents establish petition for extra buses in Roscommon
Some customers are being left stranded at stops further along the route.
Oct 17, 2024 17:37
Fine Gael Cllr says viral song about Longford is hurtful to local people
The song portrays Longford Town as a place defined by its crime, where, according to the lyrics, "depending on the day, it could be fist, knife, or gun."
Oct 17, 2024 13:27
Emergency Departments at local hospitals under pressure today
The INMO have reported this morning that 17 patients at Portiuncla Hospital were waiting on trolleys whilst 22 in Sligo University Hospital were without a bed.
Oct 17, 2024 13:21
Calls made in the Seanad for extra Garda resources in Co. Roscommon
Senator Eugene Murphy raised the issue in the Seanad this morning following what he described as a recent crime spree in the county.
Oct 17, 2024 13:16
Green Party candidate says it will be an uphill battle to win seat in Sligo-Leitrim
Blaithin Gallagher was recently selected to represent the party in the next General Election.
Oct 17, 2024 13:11
Local Businesses along N63 raise concerns over street works
Over 60 business people have contacted Longford County Council in relation to potential disruption.
Oct 17, 2024 13:08
Independent Ireland announce candidate for Sligo-Leitrim
Cllr Clarke was re-elected to Sligo County Council earlier this year receiving over 1,700 first preference votes.
Oct 17, 2024 09:15Shannonside Newsletter
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