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Public encouraged to have their say on parking byelaws in Longford
Parking rates in Longford increased last year despite some opposition to the changes.
Jul 24, 2026 16:05
Castlerea Rose Festival set to get underway this weekend
Many music acts are due to take to the stage in the West Roscommon town over the course of the festival.
Jul 24, 2026 15:59
Cooler conditions on the way for the Shannonside region
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have experienced temperatures in the mid to high twenties in recent weeks.
Jul 24, 2026 15:41
Local councillor elected president of the Association of Irish Local Government
Cllr Aengus O'Rourke succeeds Tipperary-based Cllr Mary Hanna Hourigan.
Jul 24, 2026 15:33
Emergency services attending N4 crash
The two-car collision occurred close to the Rosebank Retail Park shortly after 2pm.
Jul 24, 2026 14:58
Over 50 patients waiting for a bed at local hospitals
The latest INMO trolley watch report has been published.
Jul 24, 2026 13:35
Largely positive HIQA report for local centre
Residents spoke positively about the care and support they receive.
Jul 24, 2026 13:27
Minister Burke defends Aughinish Alumina report
Its findings have now been sent to the European Commission.
Jul 24, 2026 13:25
President of Ireland is to visit region next week
Catherine Connolly is to attend a TidyTowns event to mark the town's success.
Jul 24, 2026 13:23
Just one new Garda allocated to the region following latest graduation ceremony
The Sligo-Leitrim Garda Division is the only division in the country to receive no new Gardaí.
Jul 24, 2026 12:30
Calls for measures to tackle illegal dumping in Drumlish
Fianna Fáil Councillor David Cassidy is raising the issue at next week's Granard Municipal District meeting.
Jul 24, 2026 07:42
Castlerea- Williamstown road reopens following crash
A man aged in his 40s was brought to University Hospital Galway for injuries believed to be life-threatening.
Jul 24, 2026 07:25
Hosepipe ban comes into effect locally
Uisce Éireann is extending its Water Conservation Order to every county until August 26th.
Jul 24, 2026 07:19
Local authorities to receive more powers
A report by the Government’s local democracy taskforce contains a litany of proposed reforms.
Jul 23, 2026 17:17Shannonside Newsletter
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