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Longford has lost nine gardaí since December
No new Gardaí were allocated for Roscommon-Longford from the newest batch of graduates announced last week.
Feb 12, 2026 07:19
Funeral of man who died after alleged Ballagh assault taking place today
It's taking place in Kent this morning.
Feb 12, 2026 07:16
Councillor criticises decision to exclude Longford town from new short-term-let laws
The clampdown on Airbnbs and similar properties was going to apply to towns with over 20,000 people - but that's now down to 10,000.
Feb 11, 2026 17:10
Man charged with causing damage to Athlone Garda Station expected to bring a full bail application before the court
Judge Owens remanded Mr Muhammad in custody to February 25th, when an updated psychiatric report is to be furnished to the court.
Feb 11, 2026 17:08
Standing orders suspended briefly at today's Longford County Council meeting
The move was made in solidarity with Gardaí and emergency services following Monday nights double stabbing in the county town.
Feb 11, 2026 16:48
More clinics needed in Roscommon & east Galway for children with mental illnesses - Daly
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service in Roscommon town serves all of Co Roscommon and east Galway.
Feb 11, 2026 16:43
Pat Forde elected as chair of Leitrim Local Community Safety Partnership
South Leitrim councillor Maeve Reynolds was elected as vice-chairperson.
Feb 11, 2026 16:40
58 admitted patients stranded on trolleys in Sligo hospital
Wednesday's figures show there were 58 patients waiting in Sligo University Hospital.
Feb 11, 2026 13:45
Only 19 small roads addressed under LIS in Leitrim last year
The scheme involves the state and homeowners jointly paying for the upgrade of small roads and laneways.
Feb 11, 2026 13:42
Only three local gardai appointed to Roads Policing Unit last year
An Garda Síochána missed its staff commitments for roads policing for the second year in a row.
Feb 11, 2026 13:33
Refugees spend an average of a year in Ballagh Eroc
The Department of Justice says 175 people live in the Abbeyfield Hotel Emergency Reception and Orientation Centre.
Feb 11, 2026 13:26
Carrick roundabout nearly fully repaired after crash damage
A car failed to stop for the gardai at around 2.30 on Sunday morning, and then collided with the Shannon roundabout.
Feb 11, 2026 13:23
Leitrim council spends almost €1m on legal fees in two years
Last year's legal bill was almost €388,000.
Feb 11, 2026 13:15
HSE rejects plan for new CAMHS building in Roscommon town
The current premises is nearly full.
Feb 11, 2026 13:06Shannonside Newsletter
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