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Man to be sentenced today over high-speed Rathowen crash
A judge described the case, which happened in March 2025, as "absolutely horrific".
May 20, 2026 07:20
Reduction in speed limits on the old N5 is impacting local residents- Moylan
It follows the opening of a section of the new Ballaghaderreen to Scramogue bypass last month.
May 19, 2026 17:10
Local GP and TD highlights difficulty in diagnosing early onset dementia
May 19, 2026 17:04
Plans lodged for county Longford coffee shop
The proposed development have been submitted by Paschal Masterson in Granard.
May 19, 2026 17:01
'Dedicated and much-loved' - Leitrim tractor crash victim's employer pays moving tribute
They say he was hugely respected by everyone who had the privilege to know him.
May 19, 2026 14:14
Government slammed as local landlords seek to evict over 180 tenants
Over 180 eviction notices were issued by landlords in the Shannonside region in the first three months of the year.
May 19, 2026 13:07
Almost 60 locals fined for breaking e-scooter regulations
Nationally, a total of 1,694 fines have been issued.
May 19, 2026 13:02
Calls for increased grants to address septic tanks
85 per cent of tanks inspected in Co Roscommon last year failed environmental inspections.
May 19, 2026 11:51
'Trial will be required' in corruption-linked cases against two local gardai, Longford court told
Judge Kenneth Connolly adjourned the case until July 7 for mention only, and remanded both on continuing bail until then.
May 19, 2026 11:10
Local junior minister reports abusive online comments about his children
The Sligo-Leitrim TD says he has reported the 'abusive behaviour' to the social media giant.
May 19, 2026 08:24
85% of Roscommon septic tanks fail environmental inspections
The failure rate was 61 per cent in Leitrim and 40 per cent in Longford.
May 19, 2026 07:39
17,000 local people signed up to auto-enrolment pension
Under the scheme, called MyFutureFund, workers pay money into the state's retirement savings system.
May 19, 2026 07:22
Planning granted for 230-acre solar farm in Longford - despite strong objections
Some local residents claimed it would badly affect the environment and wildlife.
May 19, 2026 07:18
Funeral arrangements confirmed for Leitrim tractor crash victim, Padhraic Beirne
The 65-year-old, from Liscarbin, Aughacashel, was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle collision in Mullaghycullen, Drumcong, at around 11pm last night.
May 18, 2026 18:12Shannonside Newsletter
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