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Over 100 social homes built locally in 2025
Mar 6, 2026 11:06
Dáil hears Longford 'deserves first class healthcare facilities'
Longford-Westmeath TD Michael Carrigy raised the issue, telling the Tánaiste Simon Harris that proposed centres in Ballymahon, Edgeworthstown and Granard have seen little progress.
Mar 6, 2026 08:34
Family of Liam Farrell welcomes latest development in cold case investigation
It was confirmed last night that the body of Liam Farrell is to be exhumed as part of the investigation.
Mar 6, 2026 07:19
Litter louts leaving their mark in Ballaghaderreen
Residents have previously raised concerns over fly-tipping in so-called 'ghost estates' in the town.
Mar 5, 2026 18:11
Civic reception sought for All-Ireland winning Castlerea team
The team's 50 points to 45 triumph over Kildare Town Community School secured the All-Ireland B League title last week.
Mar 5, 2026 18:10
Importance of post offices highlighted locally
A Dáil debate on Wednesday discussed the closure of post offices.
Mar 5, 2026 18:08
Body of Liam Farrell to be exhumed
Mr Farrell was discovered outside his house in Rooskey in 2020 and an initial examination concluded that he died from natural causes.
Mar 5, 2026 18:06
Overcrowding persists at local hospitals
The INMO's latest trolley watch report has been published.
Mar 5, 2026 13:53
Passengers advised of weekend disruptions
The disruption to scheduled services will commence in the early afternoon.
Mar 5, 2026 13:52
Longford exhibition to celebrate female representatives
The photographic exhibition will be on public display at Áras an Chontae for a week to International Women's Day.
Mar 5, 2026 13:48
Local region set to escape adverse weather
A status yellow rain warning has been issued for a number of counties in the east and south east this afternoon.
Mar 5, 2026 13:44
Fuel price increases hitting local customers
The ongoing situation involving Iran is already pushing up global oil prices, which is filtering down to the pumps locally.
Mar 5, 2026 13:42
Local learner drivers continue to wait for tests
The details were revealed by the Central Statistics Office this week.
Mar 5, 2026 13:40
Local motorists arrested for drug driving
The RSA and customs also detected a number of offences.
Mar 5, 2026 13:39Shannonside Newsletter
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