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Local TD raises concerns over proposed Mercusor deal
If passed, the agreement would see beef enter the EU at a much reduced tariff rate, in a blow to Irish farmers.
Dec 1, 2025 07:43
Owners urged to prevent dog attacks on livestock
There are fines from €100 to €300 for anybody caught by a dog warden.
Dec 1, 2025 07:41
Santa switches on Christmas lights in Longford, as hundreds brave lashing rain
Santa arrived at 6pm to switch on the lights at the large Christmas tree above Dealz shop.
Nov 30, 2025 20:00
Local groups celebrate successful CLÁR funding applications
They were among a number of local projects across the region who will benefit from total funding of €1.6 million.
Nov 30, 2025 14:53
Longford native who died in workplace accident remembered as 'community man'
Shane Carrigy, who was 45, was the manager of Carrigy's Coaches, a leading transport operator based in Ballinalee.
Nov 30, 2025 14:46
Rising number of people fined for holding mobile phone while driving across region
There was a significant increase in this offence in the Shannonside region.
Nov 30, 2025 13:46
House prices in Co. Leitrim see sharp rise on last year
That’s according to the latest CSO figures which were published this week.
Nov 30, 2025 12:22
Christmas lights set to be switched on in Longford Town tonight
A busy schedule of events are taking place from 1pm.
Nov 30, 2025 09:10
Ballinalee man who died in workplace accident to be laid to rest today
Shane Carrigy, who was in his 40s, was the manager of Carrigy's Coaches, a leading transport operator based in Ballinalee.
Nov 30, 2025 08:39
Questions raised as State revealed to have paid for former Garda Commissioner's rent
It emerged earlier this week Mr. Harris didn't pay rent on his home on the Spa Road in Dublin's Phoenix Park during his term as commissioner.
Nov 30, 2025 08:31
Longford County Council revealed as best performing local authority
The council signed off on a record €80m budget this week.
Nov 29, 2025 14:01
Over 23,000 cars across region failed NCT test so far this year
The statistics were made available on the official NCT website.
Nov 29, 2025 11:09
Local pro-Palestine group to gather in solidarity with Gaza today
The event is being organised by the Roscommon Palestine Solidarity Group.
Nov 29, 2025 08:55
Public consultation taking place on plans to upgrade Galway hospital
It'll include two new bed blocks with 300 extra inpatient beds and a new Emergency Department.
Nov 29, 2025 08:12Shannonside Newsletter
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