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Co. Longford road currently closed due to oil spill
UPDATE: The road has now reopened.
Nov 27, 2025 10:27
Residents in Leitrim housing estate dealing with leaking sewage and collapsing roads
The estate, made up of 16 homes was built in the mid 2000s on land described locally as deep, soft bog.
Nov 27, 2025 07:47
Local Senator calls for domestic abusers to be kicked out of their homes
Labour's Nessa Cosgrove says gardai were called to 65,000 domestic-abuse incidents last year.
Nov 27, 2025 07:39
Carrick residents say they'll oppose route of new bypass
The project was included in the National Development Plan yesterday.
Nov 27, 2025 07:31
Female staff in Leitrim County Council paid more than men
Leitrim County Council has published its Gender Pay Gap Report, highlighting the percentage difference between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels.
Nov 26, 2025 18:18
N4 Mullingar–Longford upgrade included in National Development Plan
The long-awaited N4 Mullingar-Longford upgrade is part of the €23.4 billion plan.
Nov 26, 2025 18:17
Child loses 18 hours of childcare after additional-needs diagnosis
Gareth Scahill says the mother then had to cut her own working-hours to care for the child.
Nov 26, 2025 18:12
Two N4 projects included in National Development Plan
The announcement was made earlier today by the Department of Transport.
Nov 26, 2025 14:00
Neutrality Roadshow visits Roscommon this evening
The event, which is open to the public, will take place at Gleeson's in Roscommon town from six o'clock.
Nov 26, 2025 13:52
Concern expressed over future of local transport
Dublin Chamber said it wants the government to introduce emergency, fast-track legislation to allow Metrolink to proceed
Nov 26, 2025 13:46
40 patients stranded on trolleys in Sligo hospital today
According to today's INMO figures, Sligo University Hospital had 40 patients waiting for a bed this morning.
Nov 26, 2025 13:42
HSE accused of 'messing around' over Ballagh primary care centre
The HSE say they will be advertising for expressions of interest for a site in the coming weeks.
Nov 26, 2025 13:37
Scramogue Cross is not a blackspot - Eugene Murphy
Local resident Eugene Murphy says the junction is not a blackspot but a new traffic lay-out is needed.
Nov 26, 2025 13:32
Council agrees rent for part of Ballagh mansion for €1,100 a month
The Western Development Commission and the Northern and Western Regional Assembly are to lease the entire first and second floor of Dillon House, along with part of the ground floor.
Nov 26, 2025 13:16Shannonside Newsletter
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