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Nineteen year old airlifted to hospital following collision in Co. Longford
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, and any road users who may have camera footage, including dash-cam recordings from the area at the time are asked to come forward.
May 10, 2025 09:57
Call for new campervan facility in Carrick-on-Shannon
Sinn Fein councillor Cormac Flynn says campervans have been parking illegally in a car park at the Quay.
May 10, 2025 09:25
SIPTU calls for 'urgent' discussion on anti-social behaviour on public transport
The union says it has written to the Minister twice in recent months looking for a meeting, but has received no reply despite Fianna Fáil's commitment to the establishment of a transport policing service.
May 10, 2025 08:23
Darkness Into Light Longford defend Facebook posts following complaints
Organisers say they are sorry for any hurt caused, but stand by the posts.
May 9, 2025 17:41
Warm weather set to continue into next week
However, some thundery rain is forecasted for parts of the region on Sunday night.
May 9, 2025 17:40
Closing date approaches for submissions on potential Roscommon IPAS housing
The application seeks to avail of an exemption in order to offer the accommodation at Academy House in Roscommon Town.
May 9, 2025 17:18
Longford Darkness Into Light organisers criticised over social media posts
In the posts, the group stated that unofficial events could hinder Pieta’s ability to help people with suicidal ideation, who are self-harming, or who have been bereaved by suicide.
May 9, 2025 13:57
Bishop Doran says he wouldn't be against priests being allowed to marry
He says the current ban could be changed by the new Pope.
May 9, 2025 13:29
Money raised for mental health charities should stay locally, says councillor
Sinn Féin's Leah Cull has highlighted the struggles faced by voluntary groups in the Shannonside region.
May 9, 2025 13:21
Bishop of Kilmore hopes new Pope will visit Ireland in the future
The new Pope holds both U.S. and Peruvian citizenship.
May 9, 2025 13:15
Over 120 new council homes planned for Co. Roscommon over next couple of years
They'll be based in various locations across the county, including Boyle, Ballaghaderreen and Monksland.
May 9, 2025 13:14
Almost 90 social homes brought back into use locally last year
The Minister for Housing James Browne published figures showing 88 vacant social homes were brought back into active use in 2024 under the Voids Programme.
May 9, 2025 13:12
Roscommon Senator calls for renewed discussion on hospitality VAT rate
The sector has consistently called for the VAT rate to be lowered from its current rate of 13.5% over the past 12 months.
May 9, 2025 11:26
'Serious failings' in initial garda probe into Hawe family murder in Cavan
Clodagh, along with her three sons, aged between six and 13, was brutally murdered by her husband Alan Hawe in their home near Ballyjamesduff in 2016. He then took his own life.
May 9, 2025 07:46Shannonside Newsletter
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