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Motorists advised of road closures as Lanesboro hosts Two Provinces Triathlon
Around 700 athletes from across the country are expected to take part.
Jul 11, 2026 08:33
Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of window mid flight remains in hospital
It happened shortly after take-off on a flight from Thessaloniki in Greece to Memmingen.
Jul 11, 2026 08:09
R198 at Drumlish remains closed following crash
The two-car collision between a car and a van took at around 7 o'clock this morning.
Jul 10, 2026 18:16
High Court hears of money owed to event organisers
Confirmation of the winding up led to widespread shock and dismay from festival organisers.
Jul 10, 2026 18:14
Senator says he's 'hugely disappointed' with a local bishop over the use of school sports facilities
Senator Joe Flaherty told the Seanad that Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnois, Paul Connell, recently issued a 'diktat' to schools.
Jul 10, 2026 16:48
Local person waiting 709 weeks for a dietetics appointment
The figures emerged following a parliamentary exchange between Sinn Féin health spokesperson and the Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill.
Jul 10, 2026 16:45
Two men charged over €2m Longford drug seizure
Searches were carried out on July 2nd and July 8th at five business premises and two residential properties in Longford, Castlebar, Drogheda and Carlow.
Jul 10, 2026 16:25
PODCAST: Opposition mounts to energy plant in Ballaghaderreen
Jul 10, 2026 15:13
Westmeath woman who died in Spain crash was 'caring and compassionate', funeral hears
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Ballynacargy this morning.
Jul 10, 2026 13:43
Gardaí say they're focused on drug-trafficking at 'multiple-levels' - after major local seizure
Searches took place at five businesses and two homes in Castlebar, Longford, Mayo, Roscommon, Kildare and Drogheda on July 2nd and 8th.
Jul 10, 2026 13:17
High-temperature warning now in place in Longford
It'll remain in place until 7am on Sunday with highs of around 27 degrees, while it won't fall below 15 degrees at night.
Jul 10, 2026 13:09
New calls for greenway from Carrick to Cavan border
There's no trail linking the Carrick and Leitrim village area with Ballinamore.
Jul 10, 2026 13:02
Over 200 people sign petition against Ballagh energy plant
Grid System Services has asked Roscommon County Council for planning permission for an energy storage system.
Jul 10, 2026 12:53
Man (70s) seriously injured in Longford crash
Motorists are advised that the Cavan Road is closed at The Mill and diversions are in place.
Jul 10, 2026 12:37Shannonside Newsletter
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