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Funeral of Pablo Roberto taking place in Castlecoote today
A respected local businessman and husband of former Fianna Fáil councillor Orla Leyden, he passed away last Sunday.
Sep 25, 2025 08:25
Over one in four commercial buildings in Edgeworthstown is vacant
According to a new GeoDirectory report, it's significantly above the average for Co Longford.
Sep 25, 2025 07:57
Domestic violence seminar continues in Longford today
Leading criminologist Professor Jane Monckton Smith is the main speaker at the event.
Sep 25, 2025 07:44
Former Longford rep demands return of town councils
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said earlier this year that he wants to re-establish town councils within the next three years.
Sep 24, 2025 17:51
Longford can be leading light for tackling domestic abuse - Garda Chief Superintendent
The Mayo, Roscommon and Longford Garda chief was speaking at the conference today.
Sep 24, 2025 17:25
Longford political stalwarts set sights on Leinster House
Fianna Fáil Uruemu Adejinmi is the cathaoirleach of the Longford Municipal District, and Gerry Warnock was a long-time Longford councillor.
Sep 24, 2025 17:24
Sinn Féin TD raises issues with Mullingar Sexual Assault Treatment Unit
She says people have highlighted accessibility, noise and space issues.
Sep 24, 2025 13:23
Farmers affected by west Roscommon fire may not be eligible for payments
A local TD says the Department of Agriculture has sent some famers in Gorthaganny satellite images of their burnt land.
Sep 24, 2025 13:19
Local TD highlights lack of special school in Leitrim in the Dáil
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny was speaking during a debate on school transport.
Sep 24, 2025 13:09
Longford in middle of domestic violence crisis, says Women's Link CEO
Tara Farrell says Longford Women's Link supported over 300 women and children last year.
Sep 24, 2025 13:05
Three presidential candidates as Maria Steen fails in bid to get on ballot paper
There will be three names on the ballot next month - Catherine Connolly, Heather Humphreys and Jim Gavin.
Sep 24, 2025 12:51
HSE denies Ballinasloe maternity staff being 'scapegoated'
The HSE has confirmed the number of cases of care currently under review has risen to 12, following another case of an infant who suffered a loss of blood or oxygen to the brain and a stillbirth.
Sep 24, 2025 11:57
Rail services remain suspended between Maynooth and Broombridge
Irish Rail says Dublin Bus will continue to accept rail tickets in the affected areas.
Sep 24, 2025 10:44
Two new reviews ordered at Portiuncula maternity unit
In July, it was announced that no high-risk mothers would be seen by their maternity services anymore.
Sep 24, 2025 09:18Shannonside Newsletter
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