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Local garda numbers have fallen in past decade, new figures reveal
The figures come amid ongoing concerns about resources, recruitment and visibility in rural communities.
Mar 2, 2026 16:09
Carrick's €20m sports complex on course to be finished next year
The Shannonside Recreational Campus is about to go to tender.
Mar 2, 2026 16:03
Local political reaction as Iran attacked for a third day
The conflict has expanded, with Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon trading fire.
Mar 2, 2026 13:36
Children with additional needs could be denied their rights, Longford protest hears
Plans to cut allocations of Special Needs Assistants in over 200 schools across the country were paused for this year after public backlash.
Mar 2, 2026 13:21
Carrick's €20m sports campus to go to tender
The Shannonside Recreational Campus will include an athletics track, an AstroTurf pitch, sports arena, and a standard grass pitch.
Mar 2, 2026 12:41
Number of local drivers caught without NCT increases sharply
A total of 116 motorists in the Shannonside region were punished for the offence in 2025 - up from 86 in 2024.
Mar 2, 2026 12:14
Feasibility study to examine if energy plant in Ballymahon would be viable
Nephin confirms it's preparing to begin a comprehensive feasibility study in relation to the possible development of a biomethane plant at the site
Mar 2, 2026 11:53
Aurivo to hold meeting in Roscommon next week, to discuss merger with Dale Farm
Aurivo is proposing to merge with Dale Farm Co-op, which specialises in cheese and whey production.
Mar 2, 2026 11:48
Novo Nordisk announce €432m investment into Monksland base
They announced this morning they're investing €432m into the South Roscommon base.
Mar 2, 2026 09:47
Local Enterprise week gets underway today
Hundreds of online and in person events are taking place at venues across the country as part of the initiative.
Mar 2, 2026 08:16
Concerns raised regarding a lack of emergency mental health services locally
Sinn Féin's Roisin Kenny is bringing forward a motion to today's council meeting on the issue.
Mar 2, 2026 08:14
People in Co. Leitrim encouraged to take part in national frog survey
The 'Hop To It' survey has been carried out by the Irish Peatland Conservation Council since 1997.
Mar 1, 2026 16:27
Nursing home in Co. Leitrim receives positive HIQA report
Many residents spoke highly of the care they received and said they felt safe and comfortable in their home.
Mar 1, 2026 12:09
Two men in late teens pronounced dead in Ballina collision
The incident involving one vehicle happened in the early hours of this morning.
Mar 1, 2026 10:22Shannonside Newsletter
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