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Leitrim councillor appointed as chairman of Northern and Western Regional Assembly
The Assembly represents counties Cavan, Donegal, Monaghan, Leitrim, Sligo, Roscommon, Mayo and Galway.
Jul 18, 2026 10:33
Leitrim councillor calling for generators to be in place for future storms
Thousands of households in Co. Leitrim were left without power for weeks as a result of Storm Eowyn.
Jun 22, 2026 13:17
Man who died in Donamon collision named locally as former All-Ireland winning GAA player Harry Crowley
Harry Crowley was a popular presence in the local GAA circle, having won the under-21 All-Ireland Football Championship title against Kerry in 1978.
May 31, 2026 19:04
Local councillor says easing planning rules for rural homes could attract Irish emigrants back home
The Sunday Independent is reporting proposals to liberalise housing policies across the country are set to go before Cabinet next month.
May 24, 2026 11:43
Roscommon councillor welcomes boost to local economy after success at Dr Hyde Park
Over 20,000 people attended last week's Connacht Senior Football Final at King and Moffatt Dr. Hyde Park.
May 17, 2026 14:35
Councillor says new wind farm will 'impact' South Roscommon residents
EDF Renewables have applied to Roscommon County Council to construct four turbines at Carrowkeel.
May 12, 2026 17:53
Ireland's planning laws 'an absolute and utter disgrace' - Roscommon councillor
He made the comments during a Roscommon County Council meeting this week.
May 4, 2026 13:16
Leitrim councillors calling for USC to be abolished next year
Independent Councillors James Gilmartin and Irene Guckian Rabbitte are bringing motion's on the issue to next weeks Leitrim County Council meeting.
May 2, 2026 14:34
Longford councillor says people are 'panic-buying' as fuel supply running dry
Nationally, there are fears up to 500 petrol stations could run dry by the end of today, if protesters continue to block fuel ports.
Apr 10, 2026 14:01
Councillor calls for Longford to be included on fast track train line to Dublin
The issue has also been raised at recent council meetings in Leitrim.
Jan 25, 2026 16:07
20pc of farmers have no one to take over their holding
South Roscommon councillor and farmer, Laurence Fallon, says he's not surprised by the findings about successors.
Jan 22, 2026 09:12
Tributes pour in following passing of Longford's first female mayor
The long-serving politician was also the only female representative elected to Longford County Council in 1985.
Jan 11, 2026 12:47
Three children rescued from fire at Drogheda IPAS centre
Gardaí were alerted to the incident in the George's Street area around 8.15pm yesterday evening.
Nov 1, 2025 08:03
Local councillor calls for citizens' assembly to revamp presidential nomination process
You need the backing of 20 Oireachtas members or four councils to get on the ballot paper
Oct 27, 2025 13:19Shannonside Newsletter
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