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Roscommon primary school teacher loses claim for unfair dismissal
Ruth Lydon worked as a Special Education Teacher and was dismissed from her role by the school Board of Management in September 2021.
Jul 15, 2025 13:52
MEP welcomes Garda Commissioner's upcoming meeting with Farrell family
87-year-old Liam Farrell was found dead outside his home in Rooskey in 2020, and his family believes he was attacked.
Jul 15, 2025 13:43
Local council urged to ensure planned hostel won't be used for refugees
It would accommodate up to 244 guests, which the applicants say would be tourists.
Jul 15, 2025 13:38
Normal water supply restored to most areas in south Leitrim
The towns of Drumshanbo and Ballinamore have normal supply restored.
Jul 15, 2025 10:20
Two teens arrested after shooting in Mullingar
A number of shots were discharged in the Ardleigh Park area of Mullingar at around 1.40pm yesterday. No injuries were reported.
Jul 15, 2025 10:05
Enterprise Minister rules out one-off fund for businesses over US tariffs
Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke says the threat of 30 per cent taxes on European imports into the US ‘undoubtedly’ poses a further threat to Irish jobs.
Jul 15, 2025 09:17
Longford could be set for new shopping mall
Lanesboro native and Midlands North West MEP Ciaran Mullooly has been welcoming the news.
Jul 15, 2025 07:22
Official name agreed for new Longford playground
The new, state-of-the-art amenity has been named 'The Sunflower Park', while the former greyhound track at the Park Road site will now be known as 'Longford People's Park.'
Jul 15, 2025 07:17
Garda Commissioner to meet Liam Farrell's family this month over suspicious death
Drew Harris has agreed to meet Liam Farrell's family on Thursday, July 31, at Garda Headquarters in Dublin.
Jul 14, 2025 19:34
Department turns down offer for refugee centre in Rooskey
The Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration confirms it received an offer for the property to be used as an IPAS centre.
Jul 14, 2025 19:20
Gardaí in Roscommon detect a number of motoring offences over past week
Two of the motorists subsequently tested positive for cocaine.
Jul 14, 2025 17:40
Night-time restrictions in place following water disruption in South Leitrim
Residents in Drumshanbo, Ballinamore, Keshcarrigan, Fenagh, Cloone and surrounding areas are experiencing disruption today.
Jul 14, 2025 17:34
Festival organiser criticises Government over lack of funding
He was speaking after the Arigna Community Festival wrapped up on Saturday.
Jul 14, 2025 13:30
MEP wants local authority to work with Europe on vacant buildings
The European Commission will announce funding this week to set up new circular economy and research projects in Ireland.
Jul 14, 2025 13:23Shannonside Newsletter
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