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Longford County Council 2025 budget 'one of its most ambitious to date'
That's according to its chief executive Paddy Mahon, who says it's important to have match funding in place for projects.
Jan 3, 2025 13:16
Seven local candidates nominated to contest Seanad Election
The Seanad comprises of 49 Senators across five vocational panels and two university panels along with 11 Taoiseach appointments bringing the total to 60.
Jan 3, 2025 13:05
'Don't dump rubbish next to bring-banks'- Carrick Chamber President
Some sites are overflowing and rubbish is now being dumped next to them.
Jan 3, 2025 12:48
Number of people in local hospitals with the flu on the rise
It comes as the number of people hospitalised with the flu almost doubled in the last week.
Jan 3, 2025 11:38
Green light given to major upgrade at South Roscommon GAA club
Roscommon County Planners granted permission for the development with 11 conditions attached.
Jan 3, 2025 09:19
Over 12 thousand patients across region left waiting on trolleys in 2024
The data provides a breakdown of the total amount of patients waiting on trolleys and in wards in hospitals across the country.
Jan 3, 2025 08:47
Couple killed in Blanchardstown hit and run to be laid to rest today
The married couple were hit by a car in Blanchardstown on St. Stephen's Day.
Jan 3, 2025 08:40
Sale of new electric vehicles in Shannonside Region drops dramatically
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry says petrol remained the most popular engine type in 2024 both locally and nationally.
Jan 2, 2025 17:31
Appeal lodged against planned 245 houses in Mullingar
The new plans lodged towards the end of 2024 make a number of revisions and are now before the higher planning authority again.
Jan 2, 2025 16:42
Longford sees major jump in house prices compared to last year
The average price of a home in the county is now €205,000, the highest in the region.
Jan 2, 2025 13:41
Low temperature warning issued for region as cold snap approaches
It'll begin at 6 o'clock this evening and remain in place until 11am tomorrow morning.
Jan 2, 2025 13:33
Liam Farrell's family to erect plaque appealing for information at their father's home
Liam Farrell was found dead at the back of his house in Rooskey in January 2020 at 87 years of age, in what his family believe were suspicious circumstances.
Jan 2, 2025 13:31
37 patients on trolleys in Portiuncula this morning
This is over double the figure of last year, where 15 were waiting on trolleys
Jan 2, 2025 12:35
St. Mel's college in Longford likely to see significant works ahead of amalgamation
The new school will be known as Coláiste Mel agus Mhuire and will be based on the St Mel's site.
Jan 2, 2025 11:22Shannonside Newsletter
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