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Two Longford primary schools one step closer to new SEN classrooms
It comes as part of the Additional School Accommodation Scheme and follows confirmation from the Department of Education and Youth.
Jun 22, 2026 13:04
Co. Roscommon GAA club seek planning for new gym
Western Gaels GAA lodged the planning application with Roscommon County Council last week.
Jun 22, 2026 11:17
Feighan pays tribute to outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
Pressure on Starmer to quit grew last week when his rival Andy Burnham was re-elected to parliament, a move which cleared the path for him to mount a leadership challenge.
Jun 22, 2026 11:10
Keir Starmer announces resignation as British prime minister
Nominations for the new leader of the Labour Party will open on July 9th and they'll close during the summer recess.
Jun 22, 2026 09:36
Ireland set for a scorcher this week - as temperatures could hit 33C
Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather says Thursday will be the hottest day of the week.
Jun 22, 2026 09:15
Rise in local house prices slowing down, new report suggests
A three-bedroom detached house increased by only 0.4 per cent in Leitrim in the past three months.
Jun 22, 2026 08:20
Strokestown to Carrick bus route saved from closure, as new operator found
Bus Éireann is ending the Strokestown to Carrick-on-Shannon, via Elphin, route this Saturday.
Jun 22, 2026 07:44
Sinn Féin's Brendan Barry expected to become Ballinamore cathaoirleach today
Drumshanbo's Brendan Barry is expected to replace current chairman Gary Prior.
Jun 22, 2026 07:32
Domnick Connolly to become Roscommon cathaoirleach today - with Laurence Fallon his stand-in
Fine Gael colleague Domnick Connolly will become cathaoirleach and Independent councillor Laurence Fallon will become leas-cathaoirleach.
Jun 22, 2026 07:24
Two Leitrim priests celebrate golden jubilees with special Mass
It marked the golden jubilees of Fr Frank Garvey, from Drumsna, and Fr Cathal Faughnan, from Annaduff.
Jun 21, 2026 18:08
Local bus route to be discontinued next week
The route operates three days a week, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, connecting the three towns as well as rural areas like Ballindrehid.
Jun 21, 2026 13:49
Over 400 dwelling units granted planning permission locally so far this year
The figures were published on the CSO website.
Jun 21, 2026 12:29
Almost 2,400 local farmers apply for fuel support scheme
This 100 million euro scheme was announced after major fuel protests in April.
Jun 21, 2026 08:26
Teenage boy dies following incident at Donegal International Rally
In a joint statement, Motorsport Ireland and Donegal Motor Club have expressed their deepest sympathies to the teenager's family and "have started a full investigation into the circumstances of the accident".
Jun 21, 2026 08:04Shannonside Newsletter
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