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Gardaí issue appeal ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
A higher volume of traffic than usual is expected on roads in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon over the weekend.
Apr 2, 2026 13:37
Fuel crisis meeting to take place in Leitrim
Last Saturday, over 400 people who turned out at a similar meeting in Portlaoise to demand the reduction of the cost of diesel.
Apr 2, 2026 13:34
Calls for easing of local planning laws
It's felt current regulations have put a number of stumbling blocks in place.
Apr 2, 2026 13:33
Plans for astro turf pitch at Leitrim school
The plans include a new all weather playing pitch with fencing and netting.
Apr 2, 2026 12:56
Almost 7,000 cars fail NCT at local centres so far this year
The statistics were made available on the official NCT website.
Apr 2, 2026 08:16
Calls for additional homecare staff in Co. Leitrim
The service is described as essential for elderly and disabled people across local communities.
Apr 2, 2026 07:27
Permission granted for Ballinameen townhouses
Approval comes with 23 conditions attached by the Roscommon County Council.
Apr 1, 2026 17:21
Appeal issued over Ballinamore burglary
A number of items of jewellery were taken during the course of the incident:
Apr 1, 2026 17:15
Local customers feeling insurance price rise
It's up almost a fifth compared to late 2022.
Apr 1, 2026 17:13
Renewed calls for Longford minor injuries unit
The calls come as the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar had 70 patients waiting for a bed across the month of March.
Apr 1, 2026 17:11
Multimillion-euro Tarmonbarry development could create over 40 jobs
With Frenchpark, Ballinagare, Tulsk and Strokestown all bypassed, Tarmonbarry will be the first town or village a driver hits after leaving Westport on the way to Dublin.
Apr 1, 2026 14:31
'He made a major contribution to this country' - Ray MacSharry pays tribute to Rory O'Hanlon
A qualified doctor and GP, he was first elected to the Dáil in 1977 and also served as Minister for the Environment before retiring in 2010.
Apr 1, 2026 13:32
Garda appeal after jewellery robbed in Ballinamore
A number of items of jewellery were taken during the course of the incident.
Apr 1, 2026 13:23
Man charged after drugs seizure in Longford town
Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit carried out the search of a man on Richmond Street in the town shortly after 4pm last Saturday.
Apr 1, 2026 13:16Shannonside Newsletter
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