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Taoiseach says new school should've already been built in Ballinasloe
Despite long delays, the school was included in a large scale announcement by Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton last week.
Feb 6, 2026 13:35
Inquest returns 'open verdict' in drowning of man (71) in Tarmonbarry
In line with medical evidence, Coroner Brian O’Connor said he died from drowning.
Feb 6, 2026 12:43
No new Gardaí allocated to Roscommon and Longford
Fine Gael Senator Gareth Scahill says that while one recruit will be stationed in Castlebar, the rest of the Mayo-Roscommon-Longford division has been overlooked.
Feb 6, 2026 12:23
65 prisoners sleeping on the floor in Castlerea prison
There are 466 inmates in custody there at the moment - which is 95 above the normal bed capacity.
Feb 6, 2026 08:43
'Absolutely nuts' - Fitzmaurice blasts speed-limit reductions
They dropped from 80 kilometres an hour down to 60 on rural roads last year.
Feb 6, 2026 08:13
Leitrim council launches five-year plan to protect nature
The plan focuses on practical actions for habitats, wildlife and community involvement across Leitrim.
Feb 6, 2026 07:21
Over 700 vehicles seized in three local counties
In the Mayo, Roscommon and Longford Division, a total of 708 seizures took place over the year.
Feb 6, 2026 07:16
'More flesh on the bone' needed on Mulryan's Athlone masterplan - Taoiseach
Taoiseach Micheal Martin says more discussion is needed with local authorities.
Feb 5, 2026 19:57
Longford man told to pay €5,500 for careless driving causing serious bodily harm to 81-year-old
The judge said it's lucky the pensioner wasn't killed.
Feb 5, 2026 17:05
Plans to fast-track permission for floating gas terminal criticised
County Leitrim led the way to ban fracking in 2017.
Feb 5, 2026 13:30
Hopes for greater CAP funding for local farmers
He said environmental controls were necessary to retain EU approval and protect the dairy industry.
Feb 5, 2026 13:25
Calls for increased HAP thresholds
Feb 5, 2026 13:22
Water outages continue to blight Cloonfad
Fine Gael Senator Gareth Scahill says he was recently sent a correspondence from a hospitality business titled "Enough is Enough".
Feb 5, 2026 13:19
Calls for new post-primary school for Edgeworthstown
Fine Gael Cllr Paul Ross is calling for support from Longford County Council at next weeks council meeting.
Feb 5, 2026 13:17Shannonside Newsletter
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