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Tánaiste Simon Harris to visit Longford Agri Show
The agricultural show is one of the oldest in the country, and will be hosted by the newly-appointed Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council, Gerry Hagan.
Jul 4, 2026 12:26
Increase in average price of houses bought locally under First Home Scheme
The scheme provides funding to first-time buyers who are mortgage approved but still cannot cover the cost of a new-build home.
Jul 4, 2026 11:12
Longford disability centre receives glowing HIQA report
Inspectors say the provider has since implemented the majority of its compliance plan, resulting in a marked improvement in the quality of life for residents.
Jul 4, 2026 08:30
UK PM Keir Starmer's decision to step down was "intensely personal"
After accusations he's spent too much time on the world stage, he claims his successor won't be able to spend less time focusing on international affairs.
Jul 4, 2026 08:12
'He showed us how to be men' - brother remembers Leitrim crash victim
Daniel Taylor died following a motorbike crash on the Ballinamore to Cloone road last Thursday morning.
Jul 3, 2026 18:20
N63 between Lanesboro and Longford to close for a period of six weeks
A contractor has been appointed and the exact dates for the closure will be confirmed early next week.
Jul 3, 2026 18:15
Leitrim-based Ukrainian couple jailed for laundering over €380,000
32-year-old Ihor Samotos and 24-year-old Sabina Kolukhonova both pleaded guilty to laundering the money at Gulliver's Retail Park in Santry last October.
Jul 3, 2026 17:43
Two men due in court over Athlone aggravated burglary
The two men, aged in there 20s were arrested by Gardaí on Thursday morning.
Jul 3, 2026 13:38
Local Cllr says crackdown needed on e-scooters and scramblers
A student garda was hospitalised after being struck while on patrol in Dublin on Wednesday.
Jul 3, 2026 13:36
Illegal dumping incident in a local village condemned
Ardagh Tidy Towns shared pictures of the incident with a number of items found at Cartrongarrow.
Jul 3, 2026 13:30
Roscommon Hospital's plastic surgery and skin cancer unit praised in the Dáil
The unit has the capacity to treat three times more patients but is limited by inadequate accommodation.
Jul 3, 2026 13:24
Leitrim man who died in crash remembered as a loving partner and father
The late Mr Taylor, who was in his 30s is survived by his fiancé, Lisa, and two children - Jack and Amy-Lee.
Jul 3, 2026 13:20
40 patients waiting for a bed at local hospitals
The INMO's latest trolley watch report has been published.
Jul 3, 2026 12:01
Local solicitor resigns from legal aid panel
Solicitors will be paid a flat fee of 520 euro - regardless of how many appearances they represent a client at.
Jul 3, 2026 11:59Shannonside Newsletter
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