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Almost 100 patients on trolleys in two local hospitals, as flu crisis worsens
There are 37 without beds in Sligo University Hospital and 55 in Galway University Hospital.
Dec 8, 2025 12:53
'Calm determination' despite assassination threats - Charlie Flanagan on Paddy Cooney
His party colleague and friend, Charlie Flanagan, says he was an excellent justice minister at a difficult time.
Dec 8, 2025 12:29
Major water outage in south Roscommon
A mechanical issue at the Killeglan Water Treatment Plant has lowered reservoir levels, causing water supply disruptions in several areas of County Roscommon.
Dec 8, 2025 12:03
Status Orange wind warning issued for Leitrim as Storm Bram approaches
Meanwhile, the entire country will be under a status yellow wind warning from 3am until 9pm.
Dec 8, 2025 10:41
Several suitable sites in Ballaghaderreen for primary care centre - Frain
It's after the HSE published an advertisement seeking a suitable site for the project.
Dec 8, 2025 08:14
Status Yellow wind warning issued for Shannonside region tomorrow
The warning which has been issued for the entire country will come into effect at 3am will be in place until 9pm.
Dec 8, 2025 07:40
Funeral arrangements announced for ex-minister Paddy Cooney
A memorial mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Church, Athlone, on Thursday, at 10:30am.
Dec 7, 2025 18:17
Leitrim club calling for GAA to drop Allianz as sponsor over Israel ties
A recent UN report claimed Allianz is benefiting financially from Israeli forces being in Gaza.
Dec 7, 2025 14:46
Longford councillor calls for safety signs to be erected on two county roads
Fine Gael's Martin Skelly raised the issue at this week's Ballymahon Municipal District meeting.
Dec 7, 2025 13:56
Murder investigation underway into Offaly house fire
The blaze broke out at a home in Castleview Park in Edenderry last night.
Dec 7, 2025 12:21
Local men's shed holding Christmas Draw fundraiser for Longford activities
Organisers say there will also be many more prizes up for grabs on the night.
Dec 7, 2025 11:40
Emergency services attend fatal house fire in Co. Offaly
Its understood the house was occupied at the time, and one or more people may have died.
Dec 7, 2025 08:16
WATCH: Hundreds line Carrick's streets as Santa arrives to switch on lights
There was a Christmas Lights Parade from the fire station down to the Market Yard beforehand.
Dec 6, 2025 21:15
Former justice minister and local TD passes away
The Longford-Westmeath politician served as minister in the cabinets of Liam Cosgrave and Garrett Fitzgerald.
Dec 6, 2025 16:55Shannonside Newsletter
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