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Planning application submitted for restoration works at Longford barracks
Longford museum, a visual arts space and a welcome centre are just some of the ideas put forward by the Longford public for the future of the historic building.
Jan 30, 2025 15:02
Longford-Westmeath TD 'glad' to serve in Government again
Fianna Fáil TD Robert Troy - who stepped down in 2022 after failing to declare property interests - has been appointed as a Minister of State in the Department of Finance.
Jan 30, 2025 14:53
Minister urged to bring state bodies together to tackle problem forestry
Leitrim councillor Enda McGloin raised the issue at last week's meeting of concerned citizens in Ballinamore.
Jan 30, 2025 14:42
Roscommon TD says medical care hasn't been prioritised following Storm Éowyn
101,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power, as restoration efforts enter their seventh day after the storm.
Jan 30, 2025 14:29
Local Senator calls on Government to provide generators to vulnerable people
Senator Eugene Murphy says residents across Roscommon and Galway have been left in the cold since last Friday.
Jan 30, 2025 14:23
Roscommon councillors express disappointment as Daly misses out on Ministry
The Ballygar GP was tipped for one of the positions, but Taoiseach Micheál Martin opted for others.
Jan 30, 2025 11:16
Local candidates in the running as counting in Seanad elections commences
Micheal McDowell has become the first candidate to be elected to the new Seanad after being re-elected to the NUI panel last night.
Jan 30, 2025 09:22
Local TD offered Leas-Cathaoirleach role following Ministerial disappointment
Frank Feighan expressed his disappointment at not being named as one of the 19 Junior Ministers named by the new Government yesterday.
Jan 30, 2025 08:57
Thousands into their seventh day without power in the Shannonside region
The ESB says it has restored electricity to 660-thousand homes since Storm Éowyn but the west and northwest remains badly affected.
Jan 30, 2025 08:46
Leitrim Councillor calls for army to be deployed to help clear fallen forestry
Councillor Maeve Reynolds believes that the ESB are having to spend too much time clearing trees and should be helped by the Defence Forces.
Jan 29, 2025 17:32
Robert Troy returns to the junior ministerial ranks
The Fianna Fail TD - who stepped down in 2022 after failing to declare property interests - is to be appointed in the Department of Finance.
Jan 29, 2025 16:13
Longford business reopens after being severely damaged by Storm Éowyn
Owner Laura Shaw says that due to the fact that the structures are temporary, it's not possible for them to be insured.
Jan 29, 2025 14:48
Planning permission upheld for conversion of former Roscommon cigar factory
An appeal was lodged against the permission last year over a number of concerns such as smell, fire risk and vermin control.
Jan 29, 2025 14:13
Homeowners warned insurance claims could take time following Storm Éowyn
A businessman affected by the Leitrim tornado in 2023 has advised property owners to get a good assessor.
Jan 29, 2025 13:48Shannonside Newsletter
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