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LISTEN: Homeless pregnant woman in Longford, with four-month-old son, in emotional appeal for housing
Chloe Cahill, her boyfriend Adam and their four-month-old son, Killian, are currently staying in a guest house in Ballymahon.
Mar 21, 2025 12:57
London Heathrow Airport closed until midnight tonight
Flights to and from Ireland West Airport Knock to London Heathrow have been cancelled today.
Mar 21, 2025 09:36
Homeless Longford couple and baby refused emergency accommodation this week
Sinn Fein's Sorca Clarke also told the Dail there are only 46 properties available to rent in Longford and Westmeath.
Mar 21, 2025 08:29
Large bog fire in Ballaghaderreen may have been started deliberately
Fire brigades from Ballaghaderreen, Charlestown and Tubbercurry battled the blaze for several hours – to save forestry and houses.
Mar 21, 2025 07:55
Man charged in relation to drugs seizure in Strokestown
The man is due to appear before Castlerea District Court this morning.
Mar 21, 2025 07:55
Funeral of Ballaghaderreen GAA legend taking place later today
He had a great playing and coaching career with Ballaghaderreen and Mayo - and was a top official with both in later life.
Mar 21, 2025 07:26
PODCAST: Call for new public realm enhancement scheme in Strokestown
It's after ten Roscommon politicians wrote to Roscommon County Council to seek a new plan for Ballaghaderreen - after anger over the potential loss of 47 car-parking spaces.
Mar 20, 2025 18:05
Some vacant business units in Boyle should be turned into homes - Moylan
Almost one in three commercial units in the north Roscommon town are vacant, according to GeoDirectory.
Mar 20, 2025 17:29
Pro-Palestine rallies in Roscommon town, Carrick and Boyle
They're part of nationwide protests organised by members of the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
Mar 20, 2025 17:25
Brady calls on Agriculture Minister to simplify farm support schemes
The newly elected Senator says that farmers are spending huge amounts of time and effort in keeping up with the current requirements.
Mar 20, 2025 17:06
Gardai seize 29 vehicles and freeze €200,000 after Longford and Dublin raids
It's believed they're connected to an investigation into drugs, money laundering and fraud offences.
Mar 20, 2025 15:33
Roscommon Councillor seeks traffic calming measures for local village
The council says it will look at existing traffic calming measures and seek to refresh road markings.
Mar 20, 2025 14:12
Call for roadside water pumps to be reinstated in Longford
Councillor Monaghan says the pumps would help in situations where electrical outages cause problems with water supply.
Mar 20, 2025 14:07Shannonside Newsletter
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