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Longford motorist to face court after drug driving arrest
Gardaí from Edgeworthstown Station were conducting a high-visibility speed checkpoint when they detected a motorist using a mobile phone.
May 7, 2025 12:34
Boycott Eurovision over Israel's involvement, Drumshanbo's Charlie McGettigan tells contestants
A total of 72 former acts have singed a letter to the European Broadcasting Union, urging Israel to be banned from the event, over the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
May 7, 2025 10:57
Ballinamore man with severe chest pain waits over 90 minutes for ambulance
It took over 90 minutes for an ambulance to attend the man in his 60s last Friday night.
May 7, 2025 07:22
Scammers pretend to be Leitrim Animal Welfare's deceased founder
The fraudulent email was claimed to be sent from the charity's late founder, Christine Coulson, who passed away last year.
May 7, 2025 07:18
Councillor slams illegal dumping in Ballaghderreen Town centre
The council has confirmed an investigation is underway into the incident.
May 6, 2025 17:21
Leitrim Councillor says GP service in Drumshanbo now at capacity
Minister Carroll MacNeill met with the local GP to discuss issues that are arising in the locality.
May 6, 2025 17:00
50 Garda Criminal Asset Profilers currently active in the Shannonside Region
New figures from the Minister for Justice show that the Longford/Roscommon Garda Division has the highest number of the specialist Gardaí locally.
May 6, 2025 13:26
Over 600 of properties inspected in 2024 fail to meet standards
In the Shannonside region, Roscommon County Council carried out the most inspections, at 938.
May 6, 2025 13:21
Health Minister defends delays in accessing healthcare at Sligo University Hospital
Over 1,200 people have been waiting over 18 months for their first outpatient consultation.
May 6, 2025 13:04
Boyle Family Resource Centre receive planning permission for new therapy pods
The centre was seeking to install two therapy/treatment pods and retain permission for the change of use of a domestic dwelling and garage to a health centre/clinic.
May 6, 2025 12:59
Irene Guckian Rabbitte elected to replace her father on Leitrim County Council
She was was confirmed as the county's newest councillor at a meeting in Carrigallen this morning.
May 6, 2025 11:25
50 people present as homeless to Roscommon council in three months
16 needed short-term accommodation, according to the local authority.
May 6, 2025 09:42
Criminal damage to old vocational school in Mohill
Gardai say there was criminal damage to the front door of the building on Saturday night at around 8.30.
May 6, 2025 07:38
New councillor to take over in Leitrim today
Des Guckian resigned his seat on Leitrim County Council last month on health grounds, after 11 years as a local representative.
May 6, 2025 07:32Shannonside Newsletter
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