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Owner of former Leitrim hotel called on to address its condition
The council says the building itself is not derelict - but the site is overgrown and unkempt.
Sep 8, 2025 13:36
Emergency services praised for Ballinasloe fire response
The blaze broke out at Millrace Nursing Home, located on Bridge Street on Sunday afternoon.
Sep 8, 2025 13:34
Man arrested following Ballinasloe machete incident
The man in his 20s is currently being detained at a station in the Garda North Western Region
Sep 8, 2025 13:29
Almost 50 waiting at local hospitals
Sep 8, 2025 13:01
Special Roscommon council meeting next Monday over presidential nomination
Up to 15 Independent candidates could appear before the local authority to make their pitch.
Sep 8, 2025 12:33
Longford Councillor backing Maria Steen to get presidential nomination
Independent councillor Mark Casey says he will be putting the barrister's name forward at Longford County Council's special meeting on September 15th.
Sep 8, 2025 12:20
McGregor wants to attend Leitrim council meeting - to ask for their presidential backing
Representatives for the UFC star have written a letter to the local authority over the issue.
Sep 8, 2025 12:10
Investigation continuing into Ballinasloe nursing home fire
The blaze broke out at Millrace Nursing Homes, located on Bridge Street on Sunday.
Sep 8, 2025 11:33
Mary Lou McDonald rules herself out of Presidential Election
She says she's informed her colleagues her name will not be going forward to represent the party in next month's election.
Sep 8, 2025 08:50
Average size of a primary school class in Longford lowest in the country
The biggest classes are in Kildare, where there's a 23.8 pupil average, while Longford has the smallest average classes at 20.5 children.
Sep 8, 2025 08:21
Uisce Eireann to be grilled over major water problems in south Leitrim today
The semi-state company is meeting Leitrim County Council later this morning to discuss various issues.
Sep 8, 2025 07:41
Longford TD says threats made against the Tánaiste are unacceptable
It's reported calls were made to garda stations in Wicklow and Wexford threatening his family home.
Sep 8, 2025 07:24
Local ICA group to host one-day retreat to Lough Derg
It's inviting those interested in taking part to get in contact as part of its Jubilee of Hope celebrations.
Sep 7, 2025 14:50
Councillor would not like to see Castlerea pool turned into indoor facility
A record of almost 20,000 people visited Castlerea swimming pool over the summer.
Sep 7, 2025 12:54Shannonside Newsletter
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