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Land is as 'saturated' as it's ever been, says Longford IFA
A rain warning is in place until 11 o'clock tonight in Longford, and the eastern half of the country.
Feb 18, 2026 12:51
Shannonside people spending 100 working days a year travelling to work, Dáil told
The Labour Party is calling for workers to have the legal right to work remotely - not just the right to request it, as they do at the moment.
Feb 18, 2026 12:46
Jobs boost for Monksland as pharmaceutical plant to expand
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk is to expand its plant in Monksland.
Feb 18, 2026 12:41
Local TD calls for Irish cattle exports to return to normal despite bluetongue outbreak
The virus has now been detected in five herds in Co Wexford since the first confirmed case here last month.
Feb 18, 2026 10:51
Longford under status yellow rain warning today
A similar alert is in the place for the east of the country - but it doesn't include Leitrim or Roscommon.
Feb 18, 2026 08:48
Local TD concerned bluetongue will spread more next month
The virus was first detected in the Republic on January 22nd.
Feb 18, 2026 08:22
Domestic abuse incidents double in six years in Shannonside region
There were 1.033 in Roscommon, Longford and Mayo in 2018 - rising to 2,161 in 2024.
Feb 18, 2026 07:40
'I feel very angry about it' - Boyle reaction to appeal lodged against Aldi store
Local woman Jane Suffin says it's very disappointing an appeal has been lodged.
Feb 18, 2026 07:18
Blow to Aldi's Boyle plans - as appeal lodged over planning go-ahead
An appeal was lodged by a third party yesterday to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
Feb 17, 2026 16:21
Major jobs boost for Longford - as cyber-security company announces 80 new roles
They're being created by cyber-security company ZeroRisk, which is setting up a new facility in Longford.
Feb 17, 2026 15:33
€90m for completion of Ballagh to Scramogue N5 upgrade
The money has been assigned by Transport Infrastructure Ireland today.
Feb 17, 2026 15:15
Funding boost for Longford-Mullingar road upgrade - as €6m announced
The money has been assigned today by Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
Feb 17, 2026 13:39
628 Patients Waiting for Hospital Beds Nationwide This Morning
Locally Sligo University Hospital continue to be busy with 37 admitted patients on trolleys this morning.
Feb 17, 2026 13:07
Three Critical Mental Health Roles Withdrawn in West Roscommon
The HSE says they've been decommissioned from the E-Mental Health Hub in Castlerea have been decommissioned.
Feb 17, 2026 13:03Shannonside Newsletter
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