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Residents in south Leitrim experiencing water shortages today
Amid the prolonged dry spell of weather conditions, the levels at Ardrum Reservoir in Ballinamore are currently low.
Aug 18, 2025 13:10
Local crews responded to 474 fires last year
Chimneys remain the leading cause of house fires, followed by flues, hot ashes and soot, according to fire service figures.
Aug 18, 2025 13:07
Driving test waiting times remain high in Longford
The figures are contained in a report by road safety group, Parc.
Aug 18, 2025 12:53
Prolonged dry spell set to continue locally
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen temperatures reach the high twenties over the past week.
Aug 18, 2025 12:52
Severe water outages impacting south Leitrim
Amid the prolonged dry spell of weather conditions, the levels at Ardrum Reservoir in Ballinamore are currently low.
Aug 18, 2025 12:50
Man arrested following Mayo crash
The collision with a car happened on the Castlebar Road in Newport shortly before 5 o'clock yesterday evening.
Aug 18, 2025 10:38
Over 70 waiting for a bed at local hospitals
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation have published their latest figures.
Aug 18, 2025 10:36
Tony Holohan rules himself out of Presidential Race
Meanwhile the Fine Gael executive meets later to discuss a potential replacement for Mairead McGuinness who withdrew on health grounds.
Aug 18, 2025 08:43
Cautious welcome locally to increase of eligible animals for 2025 Beef Welfare Scheme
This year's scheme is worth €28 million to the sector, and aims to offer straightforward, farmer-friendly actions aimed at improving calf welfare and animal performance.
Aug 18, 2025 08:33
Further protests planned over 'downgrading' of Ballinasloe's maternity services
Up to 2,000 people attended a demonstration in the town on Saturday afternoon.
Aug 18, 2025 08:13
Events taking place at Corlea Trackway to mark Heritage Week
It's part of the wider Heritage Week celebration taking place across County Longford and the Shannonside region.
Aug 17, 2025 13:57
Bishop of Elphin and Achonry to be guest speaker at Knock Novena today
Today is family day during the nine-day novena, which is attracting around 150,000 people.
Aug 17, 2025 11:54
Fundraisers to take place in south Roscommon in aid of popular priest
Fr Pat Brennan has been working in the Amazon region of Brazil for the past 47 years.
Aug 17, 2025 09:17
Roscommon man set to finish River Shannon swim today
He's fundraising for the charity 'North West Stop,' which provides counselling to people affected by mental health or emotional challenges.
Aug 17, 2025 08:52Shannonside Newsletter
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