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Local surge in drug driving court cases
The number of drug-driving cases before local district courts has already surged past last year’s level.
Dec 16, 2025 12:54
Boyle post office set for February move
It'll be located right beside Kelly's SuperValu, who are taking over the business.
Dec 16, 2025 12:50
Local Primary School Brings Christmas Cheer to Longford Shopping Centre
St. John's National School are based on the Battery Road in Longford Town and they were raising funds for trips for the kids, facilities and equipment.
Dec 16, 2025 11:58
Five-fold increase in drug-driving in Longford
There were only 14 in all of last year - but that rose to 76 between January and October this year.
Dec 16, 2025 09:11
Mercusor vote to be delayed in 'good news' for Irish farmers
Irish farming organisations are against the deal because of the effect it could have on the beef sector here.
Dec 16, 2025 07:43
Sites identified for mobile generators in Leitrim
Director of services David Minton told members of Ballinamore Municipal District this week that the generators can be expected well in advance of the end of January.
Dec 16, 2025 07:25
Hourly Dublin-Sligo train planned under new rail strategy
Another major focus of the strategy is the Athlone-Mayo corridor which includes stops in Athlone, Roscommon and Castlerea.
Dec 16, 2025 07:22
Local domestic violence services allocated funding
Today's announcement by Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan is part of an €3.2 million allocation in such services.
Dec 15, 2025 17:27
Hot Air Ballooning Championships bound for Boyle
The 2026 Championships will take place between the 19th and 25th September.
Dec 15, 2025 17:26
Urgent call for respite beds at Ballinamore Community Hospital
With ongoing concerns over overcrowding at larger facilities, it's felt supports closer to home may offer vital short-term relief to families.
Dec 15, 2025 17:23
Calls for back-up to emergency communication supply
Independent Cllr Micheal Frain raised the issue at today’s Roscommon County Council meeting.
Dec 15, 2025 17:19
Hundreds attend Roscommon concert
The Roscommon Solstice Choir performed in Whitehall Church in Tarmonbarry.
Dec 15, 2025 15:13
Calls for measures to be put in place at dangerous Leitrim junction
This follows a number of near misses by those exiting Drumcoura Cross on to the R204 at Drumlea.
Dec 15, 2025 15:10
Local activist welcomes Boyle ballooning news
They were held there this year, and thousands of people watched international experts take to the sky.
Dec 15, 2025 15:08Shannonside Newsletter
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