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120 extra refugees could live in Ballagh centre if extension gets go-ahead
The maximum number of refugees will increase to 310 if the extension gets the go-ahead.
Nov 25, 2025 11:30
Local Councillor Raises Concern Over Garda Allocation in Sligo/Leitrim
Independent Councillor Marie Casserly has written a letter to Commissioner Justin Kelly to enquire about the issue.
Nov 25, 2025 10:32
Vehicle collides with a level crossing in Co. Roscommon this morning
Irish Rail say the 7:15am Westport/Heuston service departed Castlerea approximately 59 minutes behind schedule.
Nov 25, 2025 09:49
Majority of businesses won't be affected by 4% rates increase in Longford
The full increase won't apply to over 80% of ratepayers, because of the Small Business Support Scheme.
Nov 25, 2025 08:46
Roscommon Councillors hit out at TII over lack of action at Scramogue Cross
Independent councillor Tom Crosby called for immediate and comprehensive safety measures at Scramogue Cross, near Strokestown.
Nov 25, 2025 07:56
Longford council agrees to increase commercial rates by 4pc
The council wanted to increase rates by 7 per cent.
Nov 24, 2025 17:42
Children often pay the price when marriages break down - Bishop Doran
Today is the 30th anniversary of the divorce referendum.
Nov 24, 2025 17:21
TII rejects calls for urgent works on Scramogue Cross in Roscommon
The state agency says Scramogue Cross is not a high-collision location.
Nov 24, 2025 17:15
One new priest needed every year in the diocese - Bishop Kevin Doran
Bishop Kevin Doran was speaking at a special Mass in Killaraght, near Boyle, yesterday.
Nov 24, 2025 13:29
Irish Road Haulage Association Warns of ‘Crisis’ as Learner Driver Numbers Surge on Shannonside Roads
It comes as figures released by the Road Safety Authority show there are over 10-thousand learners on roads in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford.
Nov 24, 2025 13:25
Strong opposition to 7pc rates increase in Longford
Longford County Council says the increase is needed in 2026 - but councillors will have the final say.
Nov 24, 2025 13:20
King House in Boyle to stay closed following criminal incidents
The Christmas Craft Fair will now take place in Boyle Sports Complex this Friday from 5pm to 9pm and Saturday from 10am to 5pm.
Nov 24, 2025 13:17
Longford woman's killer should have been jailed for life - councillor
Marcin Pieciak was sentenced to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree manslaughter.
Nov 24, 2025 13:14
Concerns Raised as Roscommon Senator Flags Lack of Gardaí in Local Divisions
194 new Gardaí graduated from Templemore earlier this month.
Nov 24, 2025 13:10Shannonside Newsletter
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