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Co. Leitrim postmaster to retire today after 40 years
Mary Bohan is currently a Fianna Fáil councillor in the Manorhamilton Municipal District.
Oct 31, 2025 12:06
Over 400 local children waiting to access mental health services
The HSE says efforts are underway to recruit more staff and reduce waiting times locally
Oct 31, 2025 08:58
Tánaiste to address Lebanon-bound soldiers in Athlone
The UNIFIL mission is due to end next year ending an Irish presence in Lebanon which goes back 5 decades.
Oct 31, 2025 07:29
Local calls for additional tax on vapes
She says used vapes must be recycled as electrical waste and cause environmental damage if they're not.
Oct 31, 2025 07:26
Gardaí issue Halloween safety advice
Oct 31, 2025 07:25
Investigations continuing into Ardagh drugs seizure
During the course of the search, up to €10,000 in cannabis herb was seized.
Oct 31, 2025 07:23
Award-winning storyteller visiting Longford this evening
Aindrias and his band will perfrom at at Lyons Beer Garden on Main Street at 9pm.
Oct 30, 2025 17:46
Former Athlone Mayor and Councillor Egbert Moran passes away
Local Minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran is among those paying tribute this evening saying he was a great ambassador for Athlone.
Oct 30, 2025 17:42
OPW Minister visiting Roscommon next week to give update on Lough Funshinagh
A short-term pumping solution to the Lough Funshinagh situation was implemented earlier this year.
Oct 30, 2025 17:17
Longford businessman says he's hopeful no local branches close if PTSB is sold
The party state-owned bank has branches in Longford town and Roscommon town.
Oct 30, 2025 17:10
Leitrim councillor calls for wind energy guidelines to be published
Councillor Gary Prior says he wants Leitrim County Council to stop any potential planning applications for wind farms until the guidelines are released.
Oct 30, 2025 16:43
Longford set to miss new social homes target
The aim was to have 82 new-builds in 2025 - but none were delivered in the first six months of the year.
Oct 30, 2025 16:28
Leitrim Councillor calls for musical instruments to be introduced in libraries
Sinn Féin's Brendan Barry wants the libraries to have sensory and educational toys for children, as well as puzzles and jigsaws
Oct 30, 2025 16:13
Lough Key Forest Park draws 139,000 visitors in 2024
Overall visits to Coillte's top sites rose by 10% last year, reflecting growing public interest in outdoor recreation.
Oct 30, 2025 14:19Shannonside Newsletter
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