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Maria Steen will get Leitrim council's presidential nomination - Stenson
Independent councillor James Gilmartin has confirmed he'll be supporting her nomination tomorrow.
Sep 21, 2025 11:08
Roscommon councillor welcomes clarity on Civic Receptions for non-resident team members
Cllr Laurence Fallon says there had been cases in the past where non-Roscommon residents were excluded from the honour.
Sep 21, 2025 09:26
Hot air balloon flight cancelled again this morning in Boyle
They were due to start yesterday evening, but that was cancelled for the same reason.
Sep 21, 2025 08:40
Memory walks taking place nationwide for World Alzheimer’s Day
The Alzheimer's Society of Ireland is holding the walks in 40 locations.
Sep 21, 2025 08:30
'An amazing achievement' - Longford councillor hails Cian McPhillips' display
Hundreds of people watched the race in the Longford Athletics Centre.
Sep 20, 2025 21:30
Winds delay start of Boyle's hot-air ballooning event
Conditions look positive from Monday on at least.
Sep 20, 2025 18:51
LISTEN: McPhillips' family proud after Longford man sets national record to finish fourth in world final
He set a national record but just missed out on a medal coming home fourth in the 800 metres men's final.
Sep 20, 2025 15:45
Future of new community hub in Monksland to be decided next month
A consultation period on the development took place earlier this month.
Sep 20, 2025 15:29
Longford's Cian McPhillips sets yet another national record
The Ardagh athlete came fourth after fast finish in the 800m final at a new Irish record of 1:42.15.
Sep 20, 2025 14:45
LISTEN: Local Sinn Féin TD 'delighted' with party's decision to endorse Catherine Connolly
Earlier today, party leader Mary Lou McDonald made the announcement, saying their job is 'to get Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael out of government.'
Sep 20, 2025 14:30
Sinn Féin to back Catherine Connolly in presidential race
It comes after months of uncertainty about Sinn Féin's strategy for the elections, with party leader Ms McDonald ruling herself out of the race.
Sep 20, 2025 13:14
Second bus being arranged to address massive demand for Ballymahon to Longford service
The LR24 route is experiencing high demand as kids make their way to and from school.
Sep 20, 2025 12:30
Plans delayed for potential new 72-room hostel in Carrick
Goldpine Partnership applied to Leitrim County Council to develop the hostel at Flynn's Field in the town earlier this year.
Sep 20, 2025 11:21
Crowds to gather for Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships in Roscommon
It's taking place at 4 o'clock in Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle - where two flights a day will take place until next Friday.
Sep 20, 2025 09:45Shannonside Newsletter
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