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Longford sees among country's biggest increases in serious driving offences
174 people were killed on Irish roads last year, and the RSA is continuing to urge motorists to drive with care.
Jun 2, 2025 13:16
Planning sought for new Midlands Regional Family Hub in Athlone
County planners are set to decide on the issue in July.
Jun 2, 2025 11:17
Annual Creative Ireland day for young people to kick off across the region
It's a day where young people and families come together to enjoy a wide range of creative activities including workshops and tutorials.
Jun 2, 2025 09:28
Longford Pride festival to return to county this week
Full details are available on Longford Pride's Facebook, with groups, clubs and individuals welcome to join the parade on Saturday.
Jun 2, 2025 09:20
Man dead and girl injured following shooting in Carlow
Gardaí were alerted following reports of shots fired shortly after a quarter past 6 yesterday evening.
Jun 2, 2025 08:00
Public art seminar to be held at Roscommon Arts Centre next week
The event, hosted by the County Council Arts and Culture office, will feature a series of artist talks from 11 am to 1 pm.
Jun 1, 2025 14:51
Controversial Roscommon structure shortlisted for national architecture award
Part of the town's public realm enhancement works, it was erected at a cost of €1.4 million last year.
Jun 1, 2025 14:05
New playground urgently needed in Newtowngore, says local councillor
Fianna Fáil's Paddy O'Rourke has told Ballinamore Municipal District it's urgently required in Newtowngore.
Jun 1, 2025 12:56
Former local TD pays tribute to Midlands hotelier Christy Maye
The 83-year-old was credited for his role in founding the Tullamore Show and for bringing Disc A Go Go, Ireland’s first disco, to Mullingar in the 1960s.
Jun 1, 2025 12:28
Water outage in Carrick-On-Shannon as crews repair burst main
Some customers in the area and surrounding parts of Leitrim may experience a disruption to their water supply.
Jun 1, 2025 12:09
Call for EV chargers in Ballinamore to boost tourism
Fianna Fáil Cllr Gary Prior brought forward a motion to the most recent Ballinamore Municipal District meeting to highlight the issue.
Jun 1, 2025 09:21
Garda injured in hit and run involving e-bike in Dublin
Gardaí on routine patrol were called to report of an e-bike causing a disturbance in Porterstown Park at around half 2 on Friday afternoon.
Jun 1, 2025 08:15
'A wonderful family man with a passion for Gaelic football' - Leitrim GAA legend's funeral hears
Gerry was a former Leitrim footballer and referee before becoming an official, including being president of Connacht GAA.
May 31, 2025 18:54
Local senator challenges NTA over lack of catering on north west trains
It's been five years since the so-called tea trolley was withdrawn due to the pandemic - and since then it's returned to specific train lines but not across the network.
May 31, 2025 13:29Shannonside Newsletter
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