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62 local homes now four days without electricity
They lost power last Friday after Storm Amy brought high winds to the area.
Oct 7, 2025 08:25
Work under way on million-euro Carrick respite facility
The five-bed development will be located at Autumn View in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Oct 7, 2025 08:13
Funeral confirmed for much-loved Kilglass man Padraig Nugent
Padraig Nugent died in a single-vehicle road traffic incident in Kilglass on Sunday morning, with glowing tributes paid to the deceased.
Oct 7, 2025 07:46
Budget 2026: Weekly social welfare rates to rise by €10
There will be a focus on capital spending and enterprise instead of any cost of living package or income tax cuts.
Oct 7, 2025 07:22
South Leitrim 'completely fed up' by storm-related power cuts
Around 400 customers remained without power this morning four days on from Storm Amy.
Oct 6, 2025 17:20
Locals voice concerns ahead of Budget 2026 in Longford
Oct 6, 2025 17:03
Local TD backs Heather Humphreys for presidency
In a statement, Gavin said he "made a mistake" and is now "taking steps to address the matter".
Oct 6, 2025 17:01
Clean-up operation continuing following Storm Amy
While the storm wasn't as catastrophic as Storm Éowyn, over 400 remain without power Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
Oct 6, 2025 15:30
Local farmers counting the cost following Storm Amy
Livestock were forced into sheds to protect them from the deluge with fields left waterlogged.
Oct 6, 2025 13:19
Tributes continue to be paid to Kilglass GAA stalwart
Padraig Nugent, from Kilglass, was aged in his 50s and was a stalwart of Kilglass Gaels GAA club.
Oct 6, 2025 13:14
Final budget negotiations continuing this afternoon
Core social welfare rate increases will be between €8 to €10 euro a week.
Oct 6, 2025 13:10
Shannonside Fianna Fáil councillors reflect on 'huge blow' for party
It follows Jim Gavin's decision to withdraw from the Presidential race.
Oct 6, 2025 13:07
Over 400 remain without power locally this afternoon
While the storm wasn't as catastrophic as Storm Éowyn, over 400 remain without power Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
Oct 6, 2025 13:03
Flood mitigation funding approved for Athlone
The scheme generally applies where a solution can be readily identified and achieved in a short time frame.
Oct 6, 2025 12:27Shannonside Newsletter
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