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Plans unveiled for 27-acre solar farm in north Longford
It would provide enough energy to power up to 3,000 homes a year.
Feb 11, 2026 09:52
Woman hospitalised after crash in Frenchpark
The single-vehicle collision happened on the Boyle Road, near the Carrick turnoff, at around 7.30 this morning.
Feb 11, 2026 09:32
Longford town exempt from new short-term let laws
The restrictions were initially going to apply to towns with a population of over 10,000 - but that's now been increased to 20,000.
Feb 11, 2026 08:20
Longford town roads reopen after double stabbing
The area was closed off by gardai for around 24 hours after two men, aged in their 20s and 30s, were seriously injured in assaults.
Feb 11, 2026 08:12
Man (30s) injured in Athlone assault
The incident occurred at a premises on Seán Costello Street last Sunday morning, February 8th sometime between 10:30am and 11:30am.
Feb 11, 2026 07:30
Serious concern raised over 'deterioration' of Leitrim roads
At this month's meeting of Carrick Municipal District, Enda Stenson tabled a motion requesting that the council deploy its road patching unit as soon as possible to carry out urgent repairs across rural areas.
Feb 11, 2026 07:21
Popular local service station and shop sold
The transaction was handled by Smith Property.
Feb 10, 2026 17:18
Deadly driver doubles speed limit
The offences carry a combined penalty of three penalty points and €240 in fines.
Feb 10, 2026 17:15
Tefia Park remains sealed off
Feb 10, 2026 17:11
Longford man jailed for 15 months for drugs and money-laundering offences - after nearly €28,000 in cash found in his home
The court heard he initially said most of the money was his mother-in-law's - and the rest was a deposit for a gravestone.
Feb 10, 2026 15:31
Longford man pleads guilty to harassing female solicitor
Patrick Cassidy, of Dromard, Moyne, made the plea at Longford Circuit Court this afternoon.
Feb 10, 2026 15:26
Overcrowding continues at local hospitals
That's according to the INMO's latest trolley watch report.
Feb 10, 2026 13:36
Plans afoot to boost long-term housing
Agreement was reached within Government last night, marking a change from initial plans to target towns of 10 thousand people.
Feb 10, 2026 13:32
One hospitalised following Newtonforbes crash
Feb 10, 2026 12:57Shannonside Newsletter
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