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'Suspend planning applications for Roscommon wind farms' - councillors
Councillors Valerie Byrne and Tom Crosby will make the joint call at Monday's meeting of Roscommon County Council.
Jul 25, 2025 13:40
Ballagh public realm project won't be finished on time - council
Work on the €4.5 million project stopped in March after protests, but a mediator struck a deal between both sides this month.
Jul 25, 2025 13:35
Contractor approved for Strokestown's public realm scheme - Crosby
The state is spending €8 million on upgrading Church Street and Bawn Street.
Jul 25, 2025 13:23
No one was injured in Longford town car fire
Longford Fire Service attended the scene on New Street at 2.45pm and the fire was quickly put out.
Jul 25, 2025 12:36
Kerry fans want motorway toll barriers lifted for All-Ireland final
Last week, large queues of Cork and Tipperary hurling fans were seen at plazas.
Jul 25, 2025 08:46
Bord na Móna to meet with farmers affected by bog rewetting
A public meeting was held this week in Ballyleague over concerns farmers land will be flooded.
Jul 25, 2025 08:26
Calls for expert group to tackle 'alarming rise' in local drug use
It's after Roscommon coroner, Brian O'Connor, said he had dealt with three cocaine-related inquests in the space of a month.
Jul 25, 2025 08:19
Carrick on Shannon's Carole Coleman to leave RTE next month
She's best known for her challenging interview with George W Bush in 2004, as Washington correspondent.
Jul 24, 2025 17:09
Cllr says its important people engage with public consultation process around major developments
Cllr Laurence Fallon says the system is in place for a reason but there must be 'buy in'.
Jul 24, 2025 16:53
Emergency services at the scene of car fire in Longford town
The road remains closed and diversions are in place.
Jul 24, 2025 15:20
Some local businesses could be in line for a financial boost
The appeals process allows businesses misclassified during the original Increased Cost of Business grant registration to apply.
Jul 24, 2025 13:44
Longford woman appointed new chief executive of Tallaght University Hospital
Barbara Keogh Dunne has previously held senior roles at Beaumont Hospital and was General Manager of Connolly Hospital Blanchardstown.
Jul 24, 2025 13:41
Longford Cllr says she's taking a HSE statement 'with a pinch of salt'
Cllr Peggy Nolan was reacting to the HSE's announcement yesterday that there's currently no decision to remove Regional Hospital Mullingar clinics.
Jul 24, 2025 13:38
Enterprise Minister says VAT reduction for Hospitality Sector still planned for Budget 2026
However, it's being reported today that the coalition is now considering not implementing the measure until the middle of next year to reduce the immediate cost.
Jul 24, 2025 13:34Shannonside Newsletter
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