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Holiday rentals in Leitrim must be protected - councillor
There are 12 times as many holiday lets as long-term rental homes in Leitrim
Mar 13, 2026 13:01
Judge slams drugs as 'absolute scourge', as man jailed over Roscommon growhouse worth up to €725,000
Judge Kenneth Connolly described drugs as an 'absolute scourge' that inflicts significant damage of families and communities.
Mar 13, 2026 11:52
Plans to construct ballroom at Trump-owned resort objected by Longford resident
This follows Liam Madden of Convent Rd, Longford, lodging separate appeals with An Coimisiúin Pleanála against two separate applications granted by Clare County Council last month.
Mar 13, 2026 10:53
Missing teenager, who may have travelled to Longford, found safe and well
Gardaí and Mea's family were concerned for her well-being, but she's now been located safe and well.
Mar 13, 2026 09:37
Excitement builds as local schools seek All-Ireland glory
St Nathy's College from Ballaghaderreen and Cnoc Mhuire Granard will play in the All Ireland Senior B decider.
Mar 13, 2026 09:23
Man accused of New Year's Day assault in Ballagh due back in court today
Yevhen Shutko, 46, is charged with assault which led to the death of Jorden Newin on New Year's Day.
Mar 13, 2026 08:22
12 times as many holiday lets as long-term rental homes in Leitrim
Threshold found 87 are available on Airbnb in the county - but just seven are available to rent on Daft.ie.
Mar 13, 2026 08:16
'Justice at its best' - reaction to sentencing over Roscommon burglary spree
Eugene Traynor, 48, with an address at Aderrig Square, Adamstown, Lucan, Co Dublin, was jailed for six and a half years.
Mar 13, 2026 07:25
Roscommon driver with suspected false driving licence expected to face court
The driver was found to have no insurance and was also suspected to be a false driving licence.
Mar 13, 2026 07:20
Disgust over latest littering episode in west Roscommon town
Large quantities of litter and waste has been discovered at the rear of a house in the town.
Mar 12, 2026 17:30
Enoch Burke transfer from Castlerea Prison to be decided next week
The teacher will find out next week if his challenge against the transfer has been successful.
Mar 12, 2026 17:27
Local MEP seeks meeting with Pieta CEO over Athlone centre closure
News emerged this evening that the organisation's centre on Sean Costello Street in the Midlands town is set to close as its services move to an outreach model.
Mar 12, 2026 16:40
Lotto win for lucky Athlone player
A player scooped €250,000 in Wednesday's Lotto Plus 2 draw.
Mar 12, 2026 14:52
‘An audacious night of ransacking and thieving' - Dublin man jailed for six and a half years for Roscommon burglary spree
The court heard it was ‘an audacious night of ransacking and thieving around the county of Roscommon’.
Mar 12, 2026 14:18Shannonside Newsletter
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