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Glowing HIQA report for Longford centre
An unannounced inspection of St. Christopher's Services was carried out in July, the details of which have been published today.
Oct 30, 2025 13:34
Celebrations continue following Carrick's tidy towns' victories
It's the first time the town has taken the top national award.
Oct 30, 2025 13:33
Disruption planned to local rail services
Irish Rail says the works are essential to improve track infrastructure and has apologised for any inconvenience.
Oct 30, 2025 13:31
Longford to benefit from Community Safety Fund
The initiative helps young people build confidence, make positive choices, and avoid the dangers of drug misuse.
Oct 30, 2025 13:29
Patient ready for discharge stuck at local hospital
Health officials have warned that these long stays are putting extra strain on already full hospital wards.
Oct 30, 2025 13:27
Motorists to be impacted by section of N5 closure
Oct 30, 2025 13:24
Local patients among those waiting for delayed discharge
Health officials warn that these long stays are putting extra strain on already full hospital wards.
Oct 30, 2025 09:10
Four men due in court over Longford town criminal damage
All four have now been charged and are due to appear before a sitting of Longford District Court later this morning.
Oct 30, 2025 08:30
Calls for changes to clause for carer's allowance
Oct 30, 2025 07:29
Four men arrested following Longford town incident
Oct 30, 2025 07:22
Local events to highlight addiction issues
The Problem Gambling Support service is teaming up with Longford GAA to offer support to those affected.
Oct 29, 2025 17:24
49 per cent increase in calls to local domestic abuse refuge
Esker House provides a suite of services for women and children subjected to domestic abuse and violence.
Oct 29, 2025 17:21
Pilot imported €8.4m worth of cocaine into Longford
The four women and eight men of the jury returned unanimous guilty verdicts on all the pilot's charges, after three hours and 16 minutes of deliberations.
Oct 29, 2025 14:43
Ballaghaderreen CCTV system hailed as 'gamechanger' by local Gardaí
In total, 26 cameras were installed across 15 strategic locations, all feeding into a large, secure cloud-based server.
Oct 29, 2025 13:46Shannonside Newsletter
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