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Over 2,500 Shannonside properties without power this afternoon
Areas affected include Newtowngore and Mohill in Co Leitrim; Drumlish, Ardagh and Ballymahon in Co Longford; Athlone; and Mantua, near Elphin, in Co Roscommon.
Feb 20, 2025 14:24
Don't scrap the need for forestry felling licences - Leitrim councillor
10 per cent of all forestry in Leitrim was knocked down in the storm - but landowners still need felling licences to clear the timber.
Feb 20, 2025 14:12
LISTEN: Sligo-Leitrim TD raises serious concerns over lack of homecare packages
Frank Feighan says the issue is badly impacting on elderly and infirm people.
Feb 20, 2025 14:04
LISTEN: Public meeting in Leitrim Village tonight to discuss plan for hotel to accommodate asylum-seekers
It's being organised by the local community and is taking place in St Joseph's Hall in the village at 9.30.
Feb 20, 2025 13:54
Man and woman arrested after €42,000 worth of drugs seized in Longford
The drugs were discovered following an ongoing operation targeting the sale and supply of drugs in the area.
Feb 20, 2025 13:46
Emergency services attend scene of crash in Ballaghaderreen this morning
A woman has been taken to hospital following the crash.
Feb 20, 2025 10:17
Funeral of well known local historian taking place today
91-year-old Jude Flynn died peacefully at his home in Longford town on Monday.
Feb 20, 2025 08:25
Leitrim Marina Hotel may about to become a centre for asylum-seekers
It has been accommodating Ukrainian refugees in recent years, but many have now left the property.
Feb 20, 2025 08:18
Fine Gael to select Roscommon Council replacement for John Naughten tonight
The two candidates vying for the position are Valerie Duffy, a community activist from Drum, and Ger Grehan, a well-known farming man from Taughmaconnell.
Feb 20, 2025 07:30
Roscommon's first citizen to close fruit and veg store after 26 years
Councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice says Market Fresh will shut on March 1 "after 26 wonderful years in business".
Feb 19, 2025 19:23
More power cuts could be on the way for Shannonside homes this weekend
Cathal Nolan from Ireland's Weather Channel says wind could reach speeds of 90-100km per hour.
Feb 19, 2025 17:36
LISTEN: Shannonside MEP calls for emergency permits for storm-hit forestry owners
Around 10 per cent of all forestry across Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon was knocked down during the bad weather.
Feb 19, 2025 17:29
NPWS appeal for information after a buzzard was shot in Co. Roscommon
The NPWS say the bird was found by a local dog walker in the Elphin area during a walk.
Feb 19, 2025 17:14
PODCAST: Special report on Carrick public meeting on forestry 'catastrophe'
Over 250 people attended a public meeting last night
Feb 19, 2025 14:30Shannonside Newsletter
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