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Local TD calls for people to be allowed to defer their pension
New laws are due to come into effect which will allow people to get higher pension payments if they defer drawing it down, for four years, up to the age of 70.
Oct 31, 2023 17:27
Local events help prevent anti-social behaviour according to county council
It comes as crime levels in Longford are continuing to return to pre-pandemic levels according to Garda figures released earlier this month.
Oct 31, 2023 16:54
Planning granted for telecommunications mast in county Leitrim
It's been said that the structure height and design proposed is necessary to provide improved service and coverage in the area.
Oct 31, 2023 12:54
Hopes major local road works to wrap up in new year
The Battery Road and the Ballinalee/Major Well's Road in Longford have been subject to resurfacing works since August.
Oct 31, 2023 12:51
Roscommon Gardaí arrest motorist following drug driving detection
The car was pulled over last weekend by Roscommon Roads Policing Unit.
Oct 31, 2023 11:45
Shotgun and ammunition stolen during local burglary
The incident is believed to have happened sometime between 10am on Friday and 5.30pm on Saturday last.
Oct 31, 2023 10:50
Missing Donegal woman found in German hospital
Una Joyce was reported missing after travelling to Berlin on Saturday night.
Oct 31, 2023 10:01
Spot flooding expected across the region as rain warnings continue
It comes as Ireland prepares for more severe weather conditions with the arrival of Storm Ciarán tomorrow.
Oct 31, 2023 08:42
Local homeless figures continue to rise across the region
Data released over the weekend revealed that 136 people were accessing emergency support locally.
Oct 31, 2023 08:15
Investigations underway following alleged petrol bomb attack in Longford
The incident is believed to have occurred at approximately 7:40 am on Sunday.
Oct 30, 2023 13:12
Minister Humphreys confirms hefty funding to local Tidytowns groups
Minister Heather Humphreys confirmed the funding, which will provide between €1,000 and €4,000 to eligible TidyTowns groups across the country.
Oct 30, 2023 10:50
Local man claims recent Citizens' Assembly on Drug Use was irrelevant
Local man Eamonn McGrath described the assembly as irrelevant and said it won't have the necessary impact.
Oct 30, 2023 09:17
Households in Leitrim urged to be mindful with e-waste
A total of 3.7 kg of e-waste was recycled per person in Leitrim last year.
Oct 29, 2023 12:09
Motorist has vehicle seized and FPN issued following number of offences
They were stopped in Roscommon Town following an ANPR alert.
Oct 29, 2023 11:20Shannonside Newsletter
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