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'A sad occasion' as Fine Gael choose John Naughten's replacement tonight
The Drum man died last October after over 20 years as a Fine Gael councillor.
Feb 20, 2025 16:59
There's no capacity for asylum-seeker centre in Leitrim village, claims councillor
The Department of Integration is considering accommodating international-protection applicants in the Leitrim Marina Hotel.
Feb 20, 2025 16:54
€14 million hospice project to open at Sligo Hospital this autumn
It will have 12 single bedrooms, rooms for outpatient day services, and an 11-space car park.
Feb 20, 2025 16:47
Fitzmaurice slams government's housing policies as "madness"
The Social Democrats put forward a motion yesterday to address the housing crisis, including closing 'legal tax loopholes' that benefit some property investors.
Feb 20, 2025 14:29
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 19:23Shannonside Newsletter
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