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TD says people in Roscommon must feel the benefit of further funding for the ESB
Thousands of people in the region were left without power for almost 3 weeks earlier this year following Storm Éowyn.
Nov 5, 2025 13:40
PODCAST: Boat owner reveals relief over massive Carrick fire
A forensic examination is under way to determine the cause of the boat fire last night.
Nov 5, 2025 13:26
Boyle Post Office set to move location next year
The new office will open on February 3rd next year.
Nov 5, 2025 12:48
Forensic examination under way into Carrick fire
Gardai, Waterways Ireland, Leitrim County Council, and fire personnel were still on scene this morning.
Nov 5, 2025 12:27
Leitrim is the only county in Ireland without a special school
A local councillor says students are being forced to attend schools as far away as Fermanagh.
Nov 5, 2025 11:42
Emergency services put out fire at house in Longford town
Gardai and emergency services attended the scene of the blaze in Clonbalt Woods.
Nov 5, 2025 08:36
Risk assessments yet to be completed following Portiuncula maternity downgrade
In July, the HSE confirmed that high-risk mothers could no longer deliver their babies at the facility and were told to go to other units.
Nov 5, 2025 07:54
No injuries reported as massive Carrick boat fire extinguished
Carrick-on-Shannon fire brigade spent hours battling the inferno but, by midnight, it was entirely extinguished.
Nov 5, 2025 00:48
Two boats on fire at Carrick-on-Shannon Marina
Nov 4, 2025 21:54
Woman hospitalised following N4 collision
Nov 4, 2025 16:46
Some small schools excluded from hot meals scheme - Leitrim councillor
The government has said the scheme is in the process of being extended to all primary schools.
Nov 4, 2025 16:31
Roscommon council confirms planning timeline for Lough Funshinagh
Lough Funshinagh, a designated Special Area of Conservation (SAC) Turlough, has experienced increasingly severe flooding in recent years- resulting in record water levels and significant impacts on local communities.
Nov 4, 2025 16:16
Over €35,000 of cocaine seized in Longford
The drugs will be sent to the Gardaí’s Forensic Science Ireland (FSI) laboratory.
Nov 4, 2025 15:12
Ballooning champs could return to Lough Key next year
The popular event drew large crowds to Lough Key Forest Park and surrounding areas in September.
Nov 4, 2025 13:54Shannonside Newsletter
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