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Two men charged over €2m Longford drug seizure
Searches were carried out on July 2nd and July 8th at five business premises and two residential properties in Longford, Castlebar, Drogheda and Carlow.
Jul 10, 2026 16:25
Westmeath woman who died in Spain crash was 'caring and compassionate', funeral hears
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Ballynacargy this morning.
Jul 10, 2026 13:43
Gardaí say they're focused on drug-trafficking at 'multiple-levels' - after major local seizure
Searches took place at five businesses and two homes in Castlebar, Longford, Mayo, Roscommon, Kildare and Drogheda on July 2nd and 8th.
Jul 10, 2026 13:17
High-temperature warning now in place in Longford
It'll remain in place until 7am on Sunday with highs of around 27 degrees, while it won't fall below 15 degrees at night.
Jul 10, 2026 13:09
New calls for greenway from Carrick to Cavan border
There's no trail linking the Carrick and Leitrim village area with Ballinamore.
Jul 10, 2026 13:02
Over 200 people sign petition against Ballagh energy plant
Grid System Services has asked Roscommon County Council for planning permission for an energy storage system.
Jul 10, 2026 12:53
Man (70s) seriously injured in Longford crash
Motorists are advised that the Cavan Road is closed at The Mill and diversions are in place.
Jul 10, 2026 12:37
Works begin on a major water mains replacement project in West Roscommon
The works are taking place between Cloonfad and Lowberry Cross with 5km of new water mains set to be installed.
Jul 10, 2026 11:38
'Absolutely amazing achievement' - Roscommon minor ladies into first All-Ireland final in 35 years
It's their first 'A' final since 1991 and they'll play Cork in the final.
Jul 10, 2026 09:28
'It defies logic Leitrim still has no Deis secondary school', claims councillor
Sinn Féin councillor Cormac Flynn is bringing a motion to next week's Leitrim County Council meeting on the issue.
Jul 10, 2026 08:19
Two men remain in custody after €2m of drugs found in Longford, Roscommon and elsewhere
Searches took place at five businesses and two homes in Castlebar, Longford, Mayo, Roscommon, Kildare and Drogheda on July 2nd and 8th.
Jul 10, 2026 07:44
Longford councillor calls for plaque for Republican prisoners
Cllr Garry Murtagh raised a motion at this month's meeting of Longford County Council to remember Joseph Lee, Frank Reilly and William Reilly.
Jul 10, 2026 07:25
Concerns over child protection procedures within HSE West and North-West
Senator Tom Clonan told the Seanad that clinicians in the region faced alleged intimidation after trying to report suspected child abuse to the authorities.
Jul 9, 2026 17:45
Co. Longford GAA club seek planning for new development
Planners are due to make a decision by August 26th.
Jul 9, 2026 17:40Shannonside Newsletter
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