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LISTEN: Shannonside GPs and vulnerable people should be given generators, local TDs tell Dáil
Almost 5,000 homes and businesses in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon are still without power.
Feb 6, 2025 17:07
LISTEN: Farmers need pounds, shillings and pence, not a taskforce - Fitzmaurice
A forestry taskforce was set up by the government in response to the recent storms - which badly affected forests.
Feb 6, 2025 14:17
Health watchdog issues glowing report on Boyle nursing home
It follows an unannounced inspection at the Plunkett Community Nursing Unit in Boyle in October 2024.
Feb 6, 2025 14:09
Leitrim farm accident victim described as "one of life's gentlemen"
Fergus Geelan lost his life in Mohill on Tuesday between 3.30 in the afternoon and 8 o'clock in the evening.
Feb 6, 2025 14:04
Woman (80s) hospitalised after being struck by vehicle in Castlerea
It happened on St Patrick Street at around 10.45 this morning.
Feb 6, 2025 13:56
Roscommon businesses didn't pay €1.2m in rates last year
Roscommon County Council was due to collect €12.7 million in 2024 - but only €11.5 million was paid.
Feb 6, 2025 13:51
LISTEN: Arigna postmistress one of 5,000 Shannonside customers still without power - two weeks after storm
North Roscommon is one of the worst hit areas in the country, when it comes to ongoing power outages.
Feb 6, 2025 13:45
Gardaí seek witnesses after substantial criminal damage incidents in Leitrim
Sergeant Enda Browne from Manorhamilton Garda Station appealed to those who may have noticed anything to contact Carrick on Shannon Garda station.
Feb 6, 2025 13:11
ESB describe 'disappointment' as tools stolen from multiple repair vans
Incidents have taken place in Mullingar and Athlone according to the ESB.
Feb 6, 2025 12:05
Land prices decrease in Leitrim and Longford last year
The lowest average land price in Ireland last year was in Co Leitrim at €6,419 per acre.
Feb 6, 2025 08:29
Tributes paid to Leitrim man who died in farm accident
Fergus Geelan lost his life in Mohill on Tuesday between 3.30 in the afternoon and 8 o'clock in the evening.
Feb 6, 2025 08:21
Thousands still remain without power across the region today
The ESB are estimating a restoration time of Sunday evening for some customers.
Feb 6, 2025 08:17
Man who died in Mohill farm accident named as popular local man
The tragedy happened on a farm in Mohill yesterday between 3.30 in the afternoon and 8 o'clock in the evening.
Feb 5, 2025 20:06
People will post fewer letters due to 'big increase' in stamp prices - Leitrim postmistress
The price of a national stamp is going up from €1.40 to €1.65 from February 27.
Feb 5, 2025 17:25Shannonside Newsletter
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