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National Ambulance Service workers strike locally
The protests, which began at 8am are taking place in Athlone, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon and Longford.
May 12, 2026 13:02
Slovakian man charged in relation to Longford stabbing reappears in court
He was granted bail earlier this year and is due to appear before the court again next month.
May 12, 2026 13:01
Gardaí investigating a number of burglaries in Longford and Westmeath
Anyone with any information is asked to contact their local Garda station or the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111.
May 12, 2026 11:13
'FTD Brothers' in Roscommon today as they continue marathon challenge
Their mother Geraldine passed away from frontotemporal dementia at the age of 52, a genetic condition the brothers are almost certain to develop.
May 12, 2026 08:42
Concerns raised at public meeting regarding wind farm in South Roscommon
EDF Renewables have applied Roscommon County Council to construct four turbines at Carrowkeel near Rahara.
May 12, 2026 07:44
Local workers at the National Ambulance Service to engage in a strike this morning
It's over a pay dispute, with union members saying Government commitments haven’t been followed through.
May 12, 2026 07:35
Two Leitrim primary schools to benefit from new special classes next year
Across the country 40 new special classes and 5 inclusive special classes have been announced for the 2026/2027 school year.
May 11, 2026 17:42
Popular local priest confirms transfer
In a statement shared online, Fr Micheál said he is to be transferred to the parish of Ahascragh and Caltra at the request of Bishop Kevin Doran.
May 11, 2026 17:41
Concern over Carrick's paid parking proposals
Currently, a number of areas within the town provide free parking.
May 11, 2026 17:35
FTD Brothers cross Longford finish line and complete 15th marathon
Jordan and Cian Adams set off from the Mall in Longford Town this morning and finished their 42.3 km run at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in the past hour.
May 11, 2026 17:29
Just under 1,000 marriages registered in the region last year
They are some of the 19,898 marriages in 2025 recorded by the Central Statistics Office.
May 11, 2026 14:44
Local calls for increased litter fines
The on-the-spot fines are 150 euro at the moment, but the government intends increasing them to 250.
May 11, 2026 13:19
Public meeting to discuss planned wind farm
It's taking place in Rahara National School at 7 o'clock.
May 11, 2026 13:15
Local TD backs Ambulance staff action
The workers are set to picket outside ambulance stations in Roscommon, Boyle and Loughglynn tomorrow for 24 hours.
May 11, 2026 13:12Shannonside Newsletter
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