News
Local US citizen calls for gun control following Texas school shooting
At least 19 children and two teachers were killed after a teenager opened fire at a primary school yesterday.
May 25, 2022 13:17
Councillors raise concerns over Edgeworthstown housing development
Local Councillors believe the plans are not suitable for the rural Longford town
May 25, 2022 12:57
Close to 100 local complaints made to the Ombudsman last year
The HSE, The Department of Social Protection and local authorities were the most commonly complained about institutions.
May 25, 2022 12:38
Fewer than 10 GPs providing abortion services in local counties
It's understood 10 percent of GPs nationally have opted in to providing terminations.
May 25, 2022 11:32
Planning approved for major new Carrick sports facility
A major new facility for Carrick-on-Shannon has been called for some years now
May 25, 2022 09:34
Gunman shoots dead 19 children and 2 teachers in Texas
The mass shooting has sparked renewed calls to stand up to the powerful gun lobby in the US
May 25, 2022 07:54
Roscommon care home criticised over infection control measures
The unannounced inspection took place at the Oakwood nursing home in Roscommon in February of this year
May 25, 2022 07:44
Medical scientists suspend industrial action
The action by the medical scientists had led to the cancellation of thousands of tests and procedures across the country last week and today
May 24, 2022 18:02
Waterways Ireland examining potential tourism developments across local villages
Local villages along the Shannon are being examined by the body
May 24, 2022 17:24
23 million euro in wages paid to Centre Parcs Longford staff last year
Two thirds of the staff in the Resort come from County Longford each day.
May 24, 2022 17:15
Leitrim Councillor calls for use of ash dieback timber as sustainable fuel
The timber could be harvested and used as environmentally friendly fuel
May 24, 2022 17:07
Works to begin on major St Patrick's Hospital upgrade within a year
The site of the new unit has been recently purchased by the HSE
May 24, 2022 16:09
Leitrim jobs announcement a major boost to region
A further 150 positions will also come on stream at the company's US office by 2024.
May 24, 2022 13:51
Local Gardaí call for armed support regulations to be reviewed
According to the GRA, morale in the force is at an all time low
May 24, 2022 13:31Shannonside Newsletter
Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67
Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus