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Advice issued for cold water dippers and users
Water Safety Ireland have issued a warning, as charity dips and other events take place.
Dec 29, 2025 12:42
Council Chief Executive highlights need for local investment
Public Realm works are currently being carried out in towns like Ballaghaderreen and Strokestown.
Dec 29, 2025 12:37
Drumshanbo distillery sees rise in visitor numbers
The home of Gunpowder Irish Gun includes a café, bar, gift shop and distillery tour.
Dec 29, 2025 11:21
Latest figures show local hospital is most overcrowded
This includes 22 in the Emergency Department and 4 elsewhere in the hospital.
Dec 29, 2025 11:17
Sharp rise reported in local house prices
The report focuses on the average price of a three-bed semi-detached home.
Dec 29, 2025 10:19
Longford arson attacks condemned locally
Five vehicles were burned out shortly after 5am on Saturday morning in a number of areas.
Dec 29, 2025 10:15
State papers challenge Albert Reynolds' account of Smyth extradition
The papers suggest key legal facts were omitted, shaping a narrative that downplayed government responsibility.
Dec 29, 2025 09:22
Major development works on the way for local towns
Dec 29, 2025 08:17
Planning application for long-awaited Carrick bypass to be lodged in 2026
It involves a 6-kilometre road around the town, from the Dublin Road to the Boyle Road.
Dec 28, 2025 12:55
Gardaí continue to investigate late night arson attacks in Longford Town
Longford Fire Service and Gardaí responded to the scene and no injuries have been reported.
Dec 28, 2025 11:42
Documentary on former minister Mary O'Rourke to air on RTÉ tonight
One of Mary's sons Aengus is a councillor in Athlone.
Dec 28, 2025 09:35
Local residents urged to secure properties and stay vigilant this festive season
An Garda Síochána's 'Lock up, Light up' campaign is now in full swing as part of Operation Thor.
Dec 28, 2025 09:21
Teenage boy dies in tractor crash in Co. Clare
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
Dec 28, 2025 07:57
Popular Roscommon tourist site looks forward to another busy year
High visitor numbers are expected at the unique experience again this year with coaches arriving from early spring.
Dec 27, 2025 14:38Shannonside Newsletter
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