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Leitrim Councillor Repeats Call for Early Morning Longford to Sligo Train
Fianna Fáil's Sean McGowan is bringing forward a motion to next week's council meeting.
Jan 7, 2026 17:05
Emergency services attend two vehicle crash in Boyle
The collision, involving a car and a minibus, occurred shortly after 4:00pm.
Jan 7, 2026 16:42
Hopes new running track in Roscommon will open in next 2-3 years
Roscommon AC chairman Paul McNamara says the track will massively benefit young athletes in the region.
Jan 7, 2026 12:57
Calls for adequate staffing to cover home help hours in South Leitrim
The service is described as essential for elderly and disabled people across local communities.
Jan 7, 2026 12:55
Funding announced for refurbishment of Girl Guides Den in Castlerea
The building based in Somers Park, is set to be transformed into an arts space for the community.
Jan 7, 2026 12:48
No injuries reported following crash in South Leitrim
Gardaí and emergency services attended the collision which occurred on the R209 close to Leitrim Village at around twenty-past-eleven this morning.
Jan 7, 2026 12:40
Over 90 people waiting for a bed at local hospitals today
Portiuncula University Hospital in Ballinasloe is extremely busy today with 30 people waiting for a bed.
Jan 7, 2026 12:16
Local students set for Scientist & Technology Exhibition
More than 200 prizes will be up for grabs, including a place in the EU Contest for Young Scientists for the overall winner.
Jan 7, 2026 07:29
Funeral of Sr Brigid Reynolds to take place today
Together with Seán Healy, Sr Brigid co-founded Social Justice Ireland in 2009, which they led until their retirement in 2023.
Jan 7, 2026 07:27
Sinn Féin to attend large-scale Mercusor protest
It's set to get underway at 11am.
Jan 7, 2026 07:26
Climate action course to take place in Longford this month
It'll be hosted by former UN diplomat Jacinta Barrins and the local authority's climate change officer.
Jan 6, 2026 16:45
Roscommon Cllr against plans to reduce speed limits on National routes
Junior Transport Minister Sean Canney confirmed today they are looking at reducing the speed limit from 100 to 80km per hour.
Jan 6, 2026 16:42
Plans to reduce speed limits on national roads, says Minister
This would affect roads like the N4 Carrick-on-Shannon to Longford route and the N61 connecting Roscommon to Athlone.
Jan 6, 2026 13:44
Further calls for minor injury unit to be developed in Longford town
Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has committed to visited the proposed site this year.
Jan 6, 2026 13:38Shannonside Newsletter
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