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Farm succession meeting to take place in Longford
The meeting will hear from legal and financial experts about the challenges of passing family farms to the next generation.
Sep 18, 2025 16:33
Over €20.2 million on the way for local farmers as part of ANC scheme
In line with last year's arrangement, the payments currently issuing are an 85% advance payment on the ANC Scheme.
Sep 18, 2025 16:31
Technological Universities face disadvantages over accommodation, says student rep
Under the current structure, TUs such as Athlone and Sligo are not permitted to independently borrow money for capital improvements.
Sep 18, 2025 13:13
Speeding at schools now a major problem, says local councillor
Cllr Domnick Connolly was speaking after serious safety concerns were raised at a school near Ballinasloe this week.
Sep 18, 2025 13:04
Roscommon wind farm could affect my autistic son, says father
A planning application has been lodged for six wind turbines around Ballyfeeney, which is between Scramogue and Kilglass.
Sep 18, 2025 12:59
PODCAST: Leitrim Fianna Fáil councillor on why she's nominating Maria Steen for presidency
Mary Bohan is one of three Leitrim councillors who have proposed conservative campaigner Maria Steen.
Sep 18, 2025 12:48
Local hospital among the busiest in the country today
Nationally there are 407 people waiting on trolleys across the country this morning.
Sep 18, 2025 12:13
Appeal for information in Leitrim after cats show symptoms of poisoning
Anyone who notices any suspicious activity or has information regarding the source of the poison is asked to come forward.
Sep 18, 2025 12:09
Water supply returning to west Roscommon
It follows repairs carried out at Longford Springs Water Treatment Plant.
Sep 18, 2025 10:38
Garda injured after responding to south Roscommon incident
Gardaí arrested a man on suspicion of public order offences at a business near Athlone at around 4.30 yesterday afternoon.
Sep 18, 2025 08:41
Leitrim councillor demands overhaul of presidential nomination race
Cllr Enda McGloin raised the issue at yesterday's nomination seeking meeting, with 13 outlining their case to members.
Sep 18, 2025 08:15
Dublin-bound train ends journey in Roscommon after deer strike
The train stopped to access damage and it was unable to pick up speed.
Sep 18, 2025 07:43
Outrage in north Roscommon as plans lodged for 'monstrous' wind turbines
The planned farm would consist of six wind turbines and be mainly based in Ballyfeeney, which is located between Scramogue and Kilglass.
Sep 18, 2025 07:22
Local Fianna Fáil councillor defends Jim Gavin over farm video
Cllr John Keogh's comments come after the former Dublin manager laughed off criticism.
Sep 17, 2025 17:57Shannonside Newsletter
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