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Timeline set for long-awaited Dromod works
Planning permission was granted for a number of measures at the station.
Jan 13, 2026 13:01
Government's handling of Mercosur defended locally
The deal, expected to be signed later this month, was backed by EU member states last Friday.
Jan 13, 2026 12:56
Man hospitalised after house badly damaged in Roscommon fire
The blaze broke out in Ballinagare at around 1.30 yesterday morning.
Jan 13, 2026 11:45
Longford Gardaí arrest motorist following number of traffic offences
Longford Roads Policing Unit stopped a vehicle after an ANPR alert for no insurance.
Jan 13, 2026 10:59
TD says Government has broken promise regarding 24/7 paramedic cover in Roscommon
She says the county's Rapid Response Vehicle is not available to the public on Mondays from 8pm to 8am because the overtime which used to keep it in function is no longer being paid.
Jan 13, 2026 08:41
Funeral of former Longford Councillor to take place later today
Maura Kilbride-Harkin was first elected to the Granard electoral area in 1985 and continued to serve until 2009.
Jan 13, 2026 07:26
Hopes Mercosur deal can still be stopped
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyden plans to travel to South America this month to sign the agreement.
Jan 12, 2026 18:04
Local schools sanctioned special education classes
The classes were announced by the Minister of Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton today.
Jan 12, 2026 18:04
Campaign continues for new Carrick school building
It's almost ten years since the application was made for a new build for Scoil Mhuire.
Jan 12, 2026 17:22
Three hospitalised following Longford crashes
Investigations into both crashes are ongoing.
Jan 12, 2026 17:18
Protest over Dunmore traffic congestion to take place
A protest is planned in the town for next Saturday.
Jan 12, 2026 15:30
Hospitals continue to deal with overcrowding
That's according to the INMO's latest trolley watch report.
Jan 12, 2026 13:19
Local house prices continue to rise
The latest national survey from the Real Estate Alliance looks at the average second-hand three-bed semi.
Jan 12, 2026 13:16
Stamp price increase criticised locally
An Post says the cost of sending letters nationwide and abroad will increase from February 3rd, with a national stamp rising to €1.85.
Jan 12, 2026 13:15Shannonside Newsletter
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