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Longford and Leitrim lagging in national e-waste recycling targets
According to the latest Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Ireland report, device consumption is reaching record levels.
Jun 16, 2025 12:09
Excavation begins on the site of the mass burial ground in Tuam
This is the latest step in efforts to try and identify the remains of the children who died at the Mother and Baby home between 1925 and 1961.
Jun 16, 2025 08:27
Just 27 council homes received energy upgrades in the last year in Longford
As part of procedures adopted from the Climate Action Plan, all council houses will be upgraded once voided by a tenant, with just 27 retrofitted last year.
Jun 16, 2025 08:13
Contrasting fortunes for Shannonside towns in latest IBAL report
Longford Town has lost it's clean status and dropped to 30th in the rankings.
Jun 16, 2025 07:14
Local TD: 118 children in region waiting on first CAMHS appointment
Sinn Féin’s Mental Health Spokesperson, Sorca Clarke, says over 4,500 children are on waiting lists across Ireland, with more than 760 waiting over a year.
Jun 15, 2025 14:51
Tang GAA seeks permission for major upgrade of home grounds
The plans includes a new 90 metre by 145 metre football pitch along with ball stop netting, a new astro turf pitch, a ball wall and floodlighting.
Jun 15, 2025 14:40
Local families living in cars due to homelessness, says TD
Sorca Clarke was speaking in the Dáil this week during a discussion about the housing crisis.
Jun 15, 2025 11:48
Traffic delays expected in Roscommon for Mayo vs Donegal clash
Roscommon Gardaí have set up a traffic plan ahead of this afternoon's Mayo vs Donegal game at King and Moffatt Dr Hyde Park which throws in at 4pm.
Jun 15, 2025 11:46
Father's Day vigil for Palestine to be held in Roscommon
It will take place from 1.30 pm in The Square in Roscommon town.
Jun 15, 2025 08:42
Minister O'Donovan invites social media firms to talks on age checks
It's after Tánaiste Simon Harris said the era of self-regulation for tech firms is over, according to the Irish Examiner.
Jun 15, 2025 08:04
Housing shortage forcing people to leave Roscommon and east Galway
Fianna Fáil TD Martin Daly says housing is the most pressing challenge facing the state.
Jun 14, 2025 14:21
Plans lodged for glamping pod development near Boyle
Noel and Paula Sharkey are seeking to develop glamping pods at Cavetown near the town.
Jun 14, 2025 12:24
Leitrim organic centre hosts event on sustainable farming
The Organic Centre in Rossinver is hosting a screening of a documentary on the benefits of regenerative and organic agriculture.
Jun 14, 2025 11:48
Olivia Mollaghan to represent Longford in Miss Ireland final
A daughter of Pat and Anita Mollaghan, Olivia graduated from DCU last year with a 1st class honours degree in Communications Studies.
Jun 14, 2025 09:18Shannonside Newsletter
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