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Local region set for unsettled weather
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon each seen temperatures hit the high teens in recent days.
Apr 9, 2026 13:44
Irish Rail and emergency services praised for train fire response
Around 100 passengers were onboard the 12.45 Dublin to Westport service, when it stopped near Lecarrow yesterday.
Apr 9, 2026 13:43
Local property prices continue to rise
The latest MyHome.ie Property Price report has been published.
Apr 9, 2026 13:41
Patient forced to miss chemotherapy amid fuel protests
Gardaí say they’ll make arrests if necessary to unblock critical infrastructure.
Apr 9, 2026 13:38
Witness appeal issued over Longford crash
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene on the R392 at around 6:45pm on Wednesday evening.
Apr 9, 2026 13:33
Army called in to remove protesters blocking fuel depots
In a statement issued this morning, The Department of Justice said that “the blocking of critical national infrastructure will not be permitted to continue.”
Apr 9, 2026 09:34
Local driving test wait time remains high
That's according to data released by the Central Statistics Office this week.
Apr 9, 2026 07:46
Local train services resume as scheduled
Irish Rail say a fire developed in the undercarriage area near the gearbox of one carriage on the 12:45 Heuston to Westport service.
Apr 9, 2026 07:38
Section of Lanesboro-Ballymahon road remains closed
Apr 9, 2026 07:30
Two men seriously injured after horror crash in Longford
Two men were airlifted to hospital following the incident in Derrylough.
Apr 9, 2026 04:58
Delays expected this evening following fire on train in Roscommon
Irish Rail say a fire developed in the undercarriage area near the gearbox of one carriage on the 12:45 Heuston to Westport service.
Apr 8, 2026 16:52
Fuel price protestors 'not doing it for the craic', says local TD
It comes as the Justice Minister met with Gardai to discuss the ongoing blockades of of ports and fuel depots.
Apr 8, 2026 16:48
Train stopped in Roscommon following reports of a fire
Emergency services are currently at the scene and no injuries have been reported.
Apr 8, 2026 15:22Shannonside Newsletter
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