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Local Sinn Féin TD says answers are needed over Mercosur deal
Sinn Féin previously brought a private members' motion in the Dáil.
Nov 28, 2025 08:45
Tributes paid to man who died in Longford workplace accident
Shane Carrigy was aged in his 40s when he died following the incident in the Ballinalee area.
Nov 28, 2025 08:32
Bord na Móna under fire over approach to local wind farms
Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice raised the matter as part of a Private Members Bill on Wind Turbine Regulation.
Nov 28, 2025 07:30
Roscommon club calls for GAA to axe Allianz as a sponsor
St Aidan’s from Ballyforan has tabled the motion for Roscommon county board’s annual convention in the Abbey Hotel tomorrow night.
Nov 27, 2025 22:19
Man dies in Longford workplace accident
A file will also be prepared for the Coroner.
Nov 27, 2025 21:05
Strokestown residents raise concern over timing of public realm works
The controversial works have now just commenced weeks before the busy Christmas period.
Nov 27, 2025 17:57
Local farmer welcomes news that Ireland's nitrates derogation has been extended
The EU nitrates committee will meet over the coming days and the new terms and conditions will be revealed on December 9th.
Nov 27, 2025 17:40
Hopes proposed N4 projects will benefit local region
The long-awaited N4 Mullingar-Longford upgrade and Carrick-on-Shannon bypass were both included.
Nov 27, 2025 17:29
Man's body found in Longford town
Nov 27, 2025 14:42
Local Senator calls for higher pay for social care workers
Nov 27, 2025 13:46
Major concern over south Leitrim roads
Local councillors had previously brought the issue up at a meeting of Ballinamore Municipal District.
Nov 27, 2025 13:43
Dismay over TII's Scramogue Cross assessment
TII have refuted claims the crossing on the N5 was a high-collision location.
Nov 27, 2025 13:34
Calls for 'Love Longford' campaign locally
Longford County Council signed off on an €80m budget for 2026.
Nov 27, 2025 13:31
Sharp increase in drink and drug-driving locally
Drug-driving has also risen significantly in these two counties
Nov 27, 2025 13:28Shannonside Newsletter
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