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Longford councillor calls for more female representation in politics
Only two of the 18 seats on Longford County Council are held by women, one of the lowest rates of female representation in the country.
Mar 9, 2026 17:46
Leitrim TD welcomes improvement grants for older homeowners
Minister of State and Sligo-Leitrim TD Marian Harkin is encouraging the public to apply for the fund.
Mar 9, 2026 17:43
Zurich to acquire Cavan-based Liberty Insurance
The company has a workforce of over 400 employees, across offices in Cavan, Enniskillen, and Dublin.
Mar 9, 2026 13:45
Longford Agricultural Show welcomes funding boost for this year's event
Longford Agricultural Show was held for the first time in 1902 and has evolved into a family and musical event attended by thousands every year.
Mar 9, 2026 13:40
Local MEP says constituents in the Middle East are 'desperate' to return home
The first government-chartered flight from Oman touched down at Dublin Airport over the weekend with over 190 passengers on board.
Mar 9, 2026 13:26
Longford gets extra €500,000 in housing adaptation grants this year
The funding, announced by Housing Minister James Browne this morning, will support older or disabled homeowners to upgrade or repair their homes, according to their needs.
Mar 9, 2026 13:23
Safety works to be carried out at Scramogue Cross in Roscommon
Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Roscommon County Council discussed Scramogue Cross, near Strokestown, today.
Mar 9, 2026 13:14
Local TD demands urgent help for businesses and commuters, as fuel prices soar
Strikes on oil infrastructure in the ongoing US Israeli war on Iran led to the spike in cost overnight.
Mar 9, 2026 13:09
Over 300 local people treated for heroin addiction last year
Nationally, 7,290 people were given opioid substitution treatment, under the medical card scheme, last year - up 96 from the previous year.
Mar 9, 2026 12:55
Over €6m for housing adaptation grants for Shannonside counties
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, announced the allocations this morning.
Mar 9, 2026 11:00
Leitrim third worst in Ireland for ghost estates
Fine Gael councillor Enda McGloin, from Drumshanbo, says it's a disappointing statistic.
Mar 9, 2026 09:53
Scrap carbon tax to deal with soaring fuel prices - Fitzmaurice
Crude oil prices have risen above 114-dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022.
Mar 9, 2026 09:13
'Dangerous' Roscommon crossroads to be discussed at key Dublin meeting today
Independent councillor Tom Crosby says there have been deaths and serious injuries in crashes at the cross.
Mar 9, 2026 07:44
Hundreds of locals stranded on homecare waiting lists
There are 1,380 people on the waiting list in the HSE West and North West area, which includes Leitrim and Roscommon.
Mar 9, 2026 07:21Shannonside Newsletter
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