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Man accused of raping elderly woman in her own home charged with further offences
Sergeant Enda Daly indicated that a book of evidence should be ready by next week.
Jul 16, 2025 11:09
Leitrim TD 'very concerned' over proposed major revamp of CAP
It's expected to merge CAP into a super-fund along with other sectors, meaning agriculture will no longer have a ringfenced budget.
Jul 16, 2025 08:17
Teen charged with firearms offence in Mullingar
Detective Garda Adrian Reilly gave evidence of arrest, charge and caution at Longford District Court.
Jul 16, 2025 08:11
Urgent appeal for help after major theft in Ballinamore
Tens of thousands of euro worth of equipment was stolen from a yard at Edentenny in Ballinamore in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Jul 16, 2025 07:20
1,700 patients waiting over 18 months for treatment in Sligo Hospital
Over 1,400 are waiting for their first outpatient consultation, according to the National Treatment Purchase Fund.
Jul 16, 2025 07:16
Nearly 200 Shannonside women had abortions last year
The Department of Health says there were 66 in Roscommon, 81 in Longford and 49 in Leitrim.
Jul 15, 2025 20:38
Local TD says immigration system must be fair to those living in the State as well as those seeking asylum
Martin Daly added that Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has brought new clarity to the immigration process.
Jul 15, 2025 17:44
HIQA raises concerns around Garda vetting & safeguarding within local foster care service
A HIQA report released today found two non-compliances at the Sligo Leitrim and West Cavan service.
Jul 15, 2025 17:40
Mairéad McGuinness nominated as Fine Gael's candidate for presidential election
In a letter to Fine Gael members, she said "the campaign, when it starts, will be full-on".
Jul 15, 2025 17:04
Ten of thousands of euro worth of equipment stolen in Ballinamore
Thieves raided a yard at Edentenny overnight, sometime 12 midnight and 6.20 this morning.
Jul 15, 2025 15:30
Judge refuses relocation of Longford fire case to Dublin Circuit Court
Guo Zhong Chen, who is currently detained at Castlerea Prison, reappeared before Longford Circuit Court this afternoon.
Jul 15, 2025 15:02
ISPCA warns of scammer calling to Roscommon households
The society has confirmed that no collections are currently being undertaken.
Jul 15, 2025 14:15
New health hub will create better quality of life for users, says local TD
Martin Daly was speaking following the official opening of the Hello Goodlife Health and Wellbeing Hub last Saturday.
Jul 15, 2025 14:09
Leitrim anti-fracking campaigners protesting outside the Dáil today
It's part of a national demonstration against a liquefied natural gas facility planned for Munster.
Jul 15, 2025 14:00Shannonside Newsletter
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