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Over 10,000 criminal offences recorded locally in first nine months of 2025
Figures published by the Central Statistics Office do show similar offences were carried out in both the Sligo-Leitrim and Roscommon-Longford Garda divisions.
Jan 24, 2026 13:44
Bluetongue animal case detected in Co. Wexford
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, confirmed the outbreak, saying the news is unwelcome but not surprising as the virus has been spreading across Europe, Britain and Northern Ireland.
Jan 24, 2026 11:41
Over €370,000 secured for local heritage projects
The funding is provided by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage's National Built Heritage Service.
Jan 24, 2026 11:29
No community welfare officer currently based in Castlerea
The Social Protection Minister has confirmed the news to a local TD.
Jan 24, 2026 09:24
Devastation 'still being felt' on one-year anniversary of Storm Éowyn
Over eight hundred thousand homes were left without power and over one hundred thousand without water.
Jan 24, 2026 08:17
Local priest says schools play a huge role in keeping religion alive
Local schools in the Shannonside region have been celebrating Catholic Schools week in many different ways.
Jan 23, 2026 17:21
Funding announced for Elphin Windmill welcomed locally
The sails were torn off the 300-year-old structure during the deadly Storm Éowyn.
Jan 23, 2026 17:19
Hoped a solution can be found for Rathcroghan Farming Project
Earlier this week, it announced it to cease operations in March due to a lack of long-term funding.
Jan 23, 2026 17:17
37 patients stranded on trolleys at Sligo hospital today
There were three patients waiting at Portiuncula and two in the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar.
Jan 23, 2026 13:56
Longford-Westmeath ETB building nearly complete
The site, located at Connolly Barracks will see the change of use of the former gymnasium building to educational use, among other measures.
Jan 23, 2026 13:53
'Feedback consistently positive' to €5bn masterplan for Athlone
Developer Sean Mulryan and a delegation from the property group are set to give a presentation at next Monday's meeting of Roscommon County Council.
Jan 23, 2026 13:46
Massive overhaul of Connolly Barracks goes to tender
The Connolly Barracks reimagined project has now entered the tender stage.
Jan 23, 2026 13:38
Leitrim councillors to grill ESB over storm damage
Thousands of homes, farms and businesses were left without power for over three weeks following Storm Éowyn, while fallen trees impacted power lines across the county, making a number of regional and local routes impossible.
Jan 23, 2026 13:34
Leitrim facing long recovery from Storm Éowyn devastation
Earlier this week, Coillte confirmed forest clean-up operations will continue until at least mid-2027
Jan 23, 2026 13:23Shannonside Newsletter
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