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Local Senator calls for hourly Longford to Dublin rail service by 2027
Fianna Fáil Senator Joe Flaherty was speaking in the Seanad during a discussion on the All-Island Rail Review.
Oct 19, 2025 09:06
Two men due in court after viable explosive device found in Carlow
The improvised explosive device was discovered in Kernanstown and the army bomb disposal team carried out a controlled explosion.
Oct 19, 2025 07:59
Keshcarrigan archaeology project wins top Leitrim Heritage Week award
Organised by Dr. Niamh Daly and Professor Peter Halligan, the project brought over a hundred people together in Keshcarrigan.
Oct 18, 2025 14:17
Longford woman hosting cancer head shave fundraiser today
The event will take place in PV's in Longford from 1 to 4 pm this afternoon.
Oct 18, 2025 11:25
Over 10,000 local farmers to receive advance income support payments
Earlier this week, the Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon confirmed the details.
Oct 18, 2025 11:17
Free hazardous waste collection taking place in Roscommon today
This free collection day commenced at Castlerea Civic Amenity Site at 9am and runs until 1pm.
Oct 18, 2025 09:08
Teenager in custody after fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Ukrainian boy
A post-mortem examination on 17-year-old Vadym Davydenko's body has been completed.
Oct 18, 2025 08:21
Wet and windy weather on the way this weekend
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow rain warning for tomorrow and Sunday for southern counties.
Oct 17, 2025 17:13
Government accused of being 'asleep at the wheel' over windfarm regulations
It comes as over 150 submissions were made against a planned development in Roscommon.
Oct 17, 2025 17:08
Number of derelict properties in Longford 'a disgrace', says local TD
A parliamentary question revealed there are 111 derelict properties in the constituency.
Oct 17, 2025 17:05
Investigation continuing into Roscommon town vehicle theft
No arrests have been made.
Oct 17, 2025 14:12
Average price of homes purchased across the region at over €250,000
The Central Statistics Office provided a breakdown of the mean price of homes and the amount of houses sold so far per residential area.
Oct 17, 2025 13:41
Report ranks Leitrim as least EV-friendly county in Ireland
Longford comes in just above Leitrim, ranking 25th overall in the report.
Oct 17, 2025 13:24
Local TD says there is 'confusion' at Portiuncula maternity unit
Roscommon-Galway TD Martin Daly raised the issue with the Tánaiste in the Dáil yesterday.
Oct 17, 2025 13:19Shannonside Newsletter
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