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Son of Liam Farrell says wording on plaque was carefully considered
It was the fifth anniversary of the 87-year-old’s suspicious death.
Jan 13, 2025 07:29
Glowing tributes paid as founding member of Roscommon Solstice Choir dies unexpectedly
Her funeral will take place in St Patrick’s Church, Cloverhill, on Wednesday at 11:30am.
Jan 12, 2025 22:27
PODCAST: Rooskey locals pay tribute to Liam Farrell, as memorial plaque is unveiled
Over 100 people attended the unveiling of a plaque outside his house this afternoon.
Jan 12, 2025 19:59
Scene remains sealed off as murder investigation continues in Co. Cavan
Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and those with information to come forward.
Jan 12, 2025 16:09
Proposal for new housing development in Longford overturned by An Bord Pleanála
An appeal was lodged last year, with An Bord Pleanála this week overturning the decision by Longford County Planners and refusing the planning permission.
Jan 12, 2025 15:16
Urgent action sought amid claims two local cemeteries are being neglected
A meeting is being held on January 22nd to discuss the issue - with local councillors and other cemetery committees in Co Roscommon attending.
Jan 12, 2025 14:11
Longford supermarket reopens following bomb threat
Emergency services attended the scene immediately and a thorough search was conducted.
Jan 12, 2025 13:32
Rooskey's Liam Farrell was 'brutally attacked, tied with a rope and severely beaten', according to plaque
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the death of Liam Farrell, whose body was found outside his house in Rooskey.
Jan 12, 2025 13:06
Leitrim councillor says Storm Darragh power outages are 'unacceptable'
Fianna Fáil Cllr Gary Prior is bringing forward a motion to Monday's Leitrim County Council meeting.
Jan 12, 2025 10:27
Young Leitrim woman found dead in River Moy named locally
The Attyrory native was the girlfriend of Mayo footballer Conor Loftus.
Jan 12, 2025 10:08
Serious water shortages reported in South Leitrim
It followed an increase in water use by customers supplied by the Carrick-on-Shannon Water Treatment Plant.
Jan 12, 2025 09:25
Special plaque to be unveiled in Co. Leitrim in memory of Liam Farrell
His family believes he was assaulted, and gardai are still investigating his death.
Jan 12, 2025 09:19
Longford Senator 'baffled' following hoax bomb threat at supermarket
This is the second time in two years the store has been the victim of a bomb threat.
Jan 12, 2025 09:15
Body of Irish woman (21) recovered following climbing accident in Spain
Her climbing companion also fell, but he survived by grabbing onto a boulder at the side of a ravine.
Jan 12, 2025 07:30Shannonside Newsletter
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