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Funeral of former Longford Councillor to take place later today
Seamus Finnan, passed away at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Sunday.
Jan 15, 2026 08:17
Roscommon TD raises concern about ambulance service in the Dáil
Claire Kerrane says it's her seventh time to raise the issue in the Dáil.
Jan 15, 2026 07:40
Probe continues into Mohill theft
A quantity of cash and cigarettes were taken during the course of the incident.
Jan 14, 2026 17:19
Concerns over state of CAMHS intensify
A report published last October found over 400 children are waiting more than six months to access mental health services locally.
Jan 14, 2026 17:17
Local TD backs single-use vape bill
The Bill aims to ban the sale of disposable vapes to protect youth health and reduce environmental waste.
Jan 14, 2026 17:13
Local cancer patient waits 6 weeks for chemotherapy
Sinn Féin Leader Mary-Lou McDonald raised the case in the Dáil today.
Jan 14, 2026 13:13
Local TD's accused of political theatrics in the Dáil
Minister of State Timmy Dooley was responding to a Sinn Féin motion condemning Ireland's handling of negotiations.
Jan 14, 2026 13:09
Local schools continue to send students to third-level
The Irish Independent Feeder Schools report has been published this week,
Jan 14, 2026 13:07
Councillor clarifies rail remarks
Representatives moved to write to Iarnród Éireann objecting to any plans that might see trains skip smaller stations.
Jan 14, 2026 13:03
Tributes paid to long-serving Longford Councillor
Mr Finnan also contested three General Elections for Fine Gael in the Longford-Westmeath Constituency.
Jan 14, 2026 13:03
Man arrested in connection with arson attack in Edenderry
4 year old Tadhg Farrell and his grand-aunt Mary Holt were found dead in the front room of the house in Castleview Park after the fire on December 6th.
Jan 14, 2026 12:36
Patients continue to wait for a bed at local hospitals
The INMO's latest trolley watch report has been published.
Jan 14, 2026 12:07
Two local nursing homes receive mixed reports from HIQA
The details of both inspections have been published this week.
Jan 14, 2026 09:28
Two men hospitalised following multi-vehicle crash near Carrick
Gardaí say a collision involving two cars, a van and a number of parked vehicles occurred at around 6.10pm yesterday on the R299 at Foxborough.
Jan 14, 2026 08:15Shannonside Newsletter
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