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Former HSE head to host drug talk in Leitrim this evening
Paul Reid lives in Carrick and is the chairman of the Citizens Assembly on Drug Use.
Mar 19, 2025 13:26
Over 600 first time buyers recorded locally last year
In total, 653 properties were purchased by first-time buyers across the region.
Mar 19, 2025 13:21
Ballaghaderreen works to benefit multi-nationals not local shops-Murphy
The public are criticizing the loss of 47 car-parking spaces and the widening of footpaths.
Mar 19, 2025 13:16
Leitrim and Longford among nine counties with no road fatality
Gardaí are continuing to remind motorists to drive with caution.
Mar 19, 2025 11:13
Gardaí seeking help to find missing teenager believed to be in Longford
17-year-old Jake Hafford was reported missing on Saturday, and it's understood he may have travelled to Longford.
Mar 19, 2025 11:09
Co. Longford Hotel reopens following closure over 5 years ago
The Newcastle House Hotel on the outskirts of Ballymahon closed to the public in 2020 due to Covid 19 and reopened to host Ukrainian refugees following Russia's invasion of the country.
Mar 19, 2025 08:28
Leitrim & Longford County Councils failed to collect money from owners of derelict sites in 2023
The Derelict Sites Register, which records the sites subject to an annual levy, shows there were nearly 2,000 derelict sites around the country at the end of 2023.
Mar 19, 2025 07:37
No reduction in service in new Roscommon post office - postmistress
New postmistress Orla Fleming says the new post office has created jobs.
Mar 18, 2025 17:48
Gardaí appeal to road users to lower speed after St Patrick's Weekend
285 motorists were caught using phones while behind the wheel over the weekend across the country.
Mar 18, 2025 17:00
ICA to screen award winning documentary in Longford Cinema this evening
The film, which won Best Irish Feature Documentary at the Galway Film Fleadh last year tells the story of the Housewife of the Year competition.
Mar 18, 2025 13:57
Call for demolition of landmark former retail business in Longford Town
Councillor Gerry Hagan is calling for the demolition of the building to allow space for road and pedestrian safety works on neighbouring streets.
Mar 18, 2025 13:54
LISTEN: Leitrim farmer on the possibility of €50 steaks, as beef prices rise sharply
Restaurant owners say they may have to soon charge €50 for steaks.
Mar 18, 2025 13:47
O'Rourke sisters hailed as 'an inspiration' to young athletes by long-time coach
A mural paying tribute to the Tarmon sisters was recently unveiled at Castlerea Boxing Club where the pair first started training.
Mar 18, 2025 13:31
Fire services tackle wild fire near Castlerea
Ballaghaderreen and Ballyhaunis fire services attended the scene - as Castlerea fire station closed several years ago.
Mar 18, 2025 13:24Shannonside Newsletter
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