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Leitrim planners give go ahead for new AstroTurf pitch
Mohill Community and Sports Hub CLG applied in April for planning permission.
Jun 8, 2026 17:35
Local primary school awaiting a decision on possible amalgamation
Over the weekend, it emerged that Drumboylan National School will close its doors after 76 years.
Jun 8, 2026 17:33
Hopes site will be confirmed for Ballaghaderreen primary care centre soon
The project has been promised for many years, but has repeatedly fallen through.
Jun 8, 2026 17:29
Calls for a minor injuries unit to be developed in Carrick-on-Shannon
Construction of a new community hospital located on the Leitrim Road is expected to be completed in early 2027.
Jun 8, 2026 17:25
Special class on the way for local school
It's the fifth primary school in Longford to be sanctioned for a special class.
Jun 8, 2026 13:14
16 people locally are aged 100 or more
The Department of Social Protection has published the figures.
Jun 8, 2026 13:13
Seán McGowan elected Cathaoirleach of Carrick-on-Shannon MD
He succeeds Fine Gael Cllr Maeve Reynolds who has held the position for the last year.
Jun 8, 2026 13:10
Minister Calleary to officially open Ballaghaderreen Library
The library opened late last year following the completion of upgrade works at Dillon House, which had been closed since 2020.
Jun 8, 2026 13:07
Local towns improve in IBAL rankings
The latest lrish Business Against Litter rankings have been published.
Jun 8, 2026 13:04
Man charged following collision at a filling station in Roscommon Town
He's due to appear before Roscommon District Court later this month.
Jun 8, 2026 10:47
Fianna Fáil Councillor Sean McGowan set to become Carrick MD Cathaoirleach
The Cathaoirleach of Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District is a one-year role that includes an allowance of €6,000.
Jun 8, 2026 08:20
Another Co. Roscommon school set to close this month
Drumboylan's imminent closure follows news last week that Slatta National School is to close by the end of June.
Jun 8, 2026 07:39
Positive news for local towns in latest Irish Business Against Litter report
Carrick on Shannon, which was named Ireland's Tidiest Town last year, comes in at tied 5th with Ballinasloe on the IBAL rankings.
Jun 8, 2026 07:22
Over 19,000 cars across region fail NCT in first five months of 2026
Castlerea had the highest pass rate in the region at 47.8 per cent.
Jun 7, 2026 14:53Shannonside Newsletter
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