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Motorists warned of icy conditions on local roads this morning
Temperatures dropped below freezing in the region overnight.
Feb 5, 2025 07:34
Planning sought for 100-acre solar farm in Carrick on Shannon
Elgin Energy Services says it would be based in the Meera and Tullyleague townlands.
Feb 5, 2025 07:30
Two arrested following alleged brawl outside of Courthouse
They were originally detained at Longford Garda Station before appearing back at Longford District Court in the afternoon.
Feb 4, 2025 18:21
'Hugely disappointing' Carrick post office is no longer in Leitrim - Stenson
An Post has confirmed it moved to Glancy's SuperValu in Cortober this morning.
Feb 4, 2025 17:56
LISTEN: Shannonside residents react as power woes continue - almost two weeks later
It includes 4,000 in Co Roscommon, 3,500 in Leitrim and 1,000 in Longford.
Feb 4, 2025 17:39
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after shots fired at homes in Ballinasloe
Gardaí are also looking to speak to anyone who may have seen a dark-coloured saloon car in the area.
Feb 4, 2025 16:19
Gardaí at the scene of a crash on N4 outside Carrick on Shannon
Motorists are advised there may be delays in the area this afternoon.
Feb 4, 2025 14:27
Opposition builds against planned extension to Ballaghaderreen refugee centre
Today is the deadline for lodging a submission with Roscommon County Council.
Feb 4, 2025 13:21
New apprenticeship programme in Longford Town gets green light
Works are due to commence next week, with hopes the new facilities could be open by Christmas.
Feb 4, 2025 13:19
Longford Gardaí seize significant quantity of cocaine over the weekend
Two homes in Longford Town were searched on Friday and Saturday.
Feb 4, 2025 13:16
Over 8,000 across the region remain without power this lunchtime
The ESB says "intensive work" is continuing to restore supply to the remaining 25,000 customers across the country still without power.
Feb 4, 2025 13:12
Carrick post office leaves historic location and opens at supermarket
It was based in St George's Terrace in the town centre for decades.
Feb 4, 2025 11:50
Some Shannonside customers mightn't get power back until next week - ESB
Thousands of homes, farms and businesses are now over 11 days without power, since Storm Éowyn hit.
Feb 4, 2025 11:37
Roscommon-Galway TD says it's disappointing to have no Seanad representation
Outgoing Senators Eugene Murphy and Aisling Dolan lost out over the weekend.
Feb 4, 2025 08:24Shannonside Newsletter
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