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European elections candidate brands EU migration pact a disgrace
Saoirse McHugh says measures contained in the pact would further endanger the lives of asylum seekers.
May 1, 2024 17:13
Local Councillor says extensions are needed at schools in Carrigallen
He says Carrigallen vocational and national schools are badly in need of extra space.
May 1, 2024 17:09
Social media abuse a major barrier to entering local politics says Leitrim Councillor
Sean McGowan, from Dromod, is the latest politician to speak about the negative impact of social media.
May 1, 2024 14:43
Leitrim recycling facilities being targeted by illegal dumpers
Residents claimed rubbish was dumped at facilities in Carrick-on-Shannon, Drumshanbo, Ballinamore, Carrigallen and other areas.
May 1, 2024 14:32
Gardaí seek witnesses in Carrick on Shannon home break ins
Anyone with any information in relation to either incident is asked to contact Carrick on Shannon Garda Station
May 1, 2024 14:20
Calls for the reopening of Castlerea Fire Station ahead of local elections
Local councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice said the town's growing population and the presence of factories and a major prison mean the service is vital.
May 1, 2024 13:38
Man appears in court charged with assaulting elderly resident at local nursing home
The woman, who is aged in her 80's, was taken to the Midlands Regional Hospital in Tullamore .
May 1, 2024 12:04
Lidl intend to apply for planning for new store in a Co. Longford town
The development would see the demolition of the existing single storey former school building and the construction of a single storey discount food store.
May 1, 2024 10:47
Local Air Corps member found dead at Dublin Aerodrome
Lieutenant Conal Sheeran was found in an unresponsive state by his colleagues at Casement Aerodrome.
May 1, 2024 07:52
Man due in court over alleged Midlands nursing home assault
The alleged assault happened on Monday evening when a man used a back door to gain entry to the nursing home in the midlands.
May 1, 2024 07:28
Legendary Leitrim councillor Gerry Dolan to bow out after 33 years
The farmer and chairman of Drumshanbo Mart was first elected in 1991 and has held his seat at every election since then.
Apr 30, 2024 20:14
Former Cathaoirleach maintains he has no regrets over Lough Funshinagh action
Laurence Fallon said the successful 2022 legal challenge by Friends of the Irish Environment was regrettable but a pipe remained the only solution
Apr 30, 2024 17:55
Judge says Council's efforts to block refugee accommodation a 'handbrake turn'
He branded the move as 'opaque, out of time and inconsistent with the failure to object in principle when the certificate was submitted'.
Apr 30, 2024 17:39
Seanad hears of Lough Funshinagh judge's alleged connection to FIE
Friends of the Irish Environment were successful in 2022 in having the Lough Funshinagh emergency flood works stopped.
Apr 30, 2024 17:29Shannonside Newsletter
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