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Longford one of six counties that have recorded no road deaths in 2025
According to the Irish Independent, road deaths are down 12.5% compared to the same time last year.
May 13, 2025 11:21
Just under €1 million spent to bring 88 vacant social houses back into use locally
In Co. Longford, 43 unoccupied social houses were redeveloped and brought back into use in 2024.
May 13, 2025 07:46
Local councillor says traffic light system at Rooskey bridge would not be safe
A survey of over 600 people, which was presented at the meeting, showed that 84% would be against a traffic light system being installed.
May 13, 2025 07:43
Independent mediator appointed to Ballaghaderreen public realm row
Work has stopped as protests have been held on weekday mornings for the past number of weeks.
May 12, 2025 17:24
Former Senator accuses Government of 'hoodwinking' public over Roscommon refugee accommodation
An Bord Pleanala confirmed submissions on the exemption application for a property on Goff Street in the town have now closed.
May 12, 2025 17:14
Major Longford bog fire brought under control this evening
Members of Longford Fire Service attended the scene at 1pm today and began tackling the worst of the blaze.
May 12, 2025 17:04
Another female councillor needed in Roscommon, says Ballintober's Gail Murray
Only five of the 17 councillors in Roscommon are women.
May 12, 2025 13:48
Sister of woman who was murdered by her husband in Cavan calls for review into case to be published
Clodagh Hawe and her three sons, who aged from six to 13, were killed by Alan Hawe near Ballyjamesduff in Cavan in 2016.
May 12, 2025 13:47
Roscommon priest, based in US, 'thrilled' with new Pope appointment
Pope Leo The 14th became the first ever US pontiff last Thursday.
May 12, 2025 13:41
Books of Condolences open at Garda stations across the region in memory of Garda Kevin Flatley
The 49-year-old lived in Dublin, but his dad was from Cloooncrim in Ballinlough.
May 12, 2025 13:36
Urgent action needed to tackle ongoing bog fire in North Longford according to local senator
Several units of the Longford fire service attended the fire at Cloonaugh bog last night, with the flames extinguished over night.
May 12, 2025 13:24
Over 500 people sign petition calling for catering trolley to be reintroduced on Sligo-Dublin rail service
The catering service hasn't been available on the busy route since the Covid pandemic.
May 12, 2025 13:12
Carrick on Shannon councillors rule out traffic lights system at Rooskey bridge
A survey of over 600 people, which was presented at todays meeting, showed that 84% would be against a traffic light system being installed.
May 12, 2025 12:59
Longford is worst in the country for power cuts
Data provided by the Irish Mail on Sunday revealed the area had the highest risk of power cuts last year.
May 12, 2025 11:30Shannonside Newsletter
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