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Local Soccer Club Chairman Eagerly Awaits iRos Sports Campus
Construction work is expected to start in 2027 on the almost €20 million sports centre in Roscommon town.
Dec 1, 2025 17:49
Bluetongue Outbreak is the Biggest Threat to Irish Farming Since 2001, Warns Leitrim Councillor
It's due to the outbreak of Bluetongue disease in two cows north of the border near Bangor in County Down.
Dec 1, 2025 17:38
Local TD wants to see Longford schools included in DEIS Plus Programme
The DEIS plus programme is set to provide additional support to a small number of schools with the highest levels of disadvantage.
Dec 1, 2025 17:30
Local school fails to overturn planning refusal for new car park & community garden
Glanduff National School near Lecarrow had sought permission to develop a car park and community garden in October of last year.
Dec 1, 2025 17:08
Longford councillor welcomes potential Technimark jobs boost
Technimark has submitted plans to develop a major new facility at the former Eir depot in Templemichael Business Park.
Dec 1, 2025 17:06
Shop in Longford this Christmas to keep businesses open - Nolan
Hundreds of people gathered on The Square in the town last night, as Santa switched on the Christmas lights.
Dec 1, 2025 14:03
15 local schools haven't applied for free meals
All primary schools in the country are now eligible for the scheme.
Dec 1, 2025 13:53
PODCAST: Carrigallen farmer says bluetongue is 'extremely worrying'
Officials suspect it has been detected in two cows near Bangor.
Dec 1, 2025 13:46
Emergency services attend two Roscommon crashes over the weekend
No injuries were reported following the collisions at Cloverhill and Cloonsellan.
Dec 1, 2025 12:52
Over 48,000 local welfare recipients to receive Christmas Bonus payment
€370 million in payments will be made to lone parents, carers, pensioners and the unemployed over the course of this week.
Dec 1, 2025 12:48
Local waste facility temporarily closed by Health and Safety Authority
It's expected to remain closed this week with a potential reopening on December 8th.
Dec 1, 2025 12:33
Over 120 people expected to receive Irish citizenship locally
In total, 5,200 people from across the country will be granted Citizenship.
Dec 1, 2025 08:29
120 jobs could be on the way for Longford
The company purchased the site from Longford County Council and is seeking planning approval to establish a three-storey production hub.
Dec 1, 2025 07:48
Longford lights up with Christmas on the way
There was family entertainment throughout the day on The Square, including live music.
Dec 1, 2025 07:45Shannonside Newsletter
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