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Man due in court alleged Athlone assault
Gardaí responded to the incident in the Dublin Gate Street area of the town.
Apr 21, 2026 13:15
Drop in burglaries reported locally
New figures show major reductions in both the Roscommon/Longford and Sligo-Leitrim Garda divisions.
Apr 21, 2026 13:14
Report finds low dumping spend in Leitrim
A study has been published by Irish Country Living.
Apr 21, 2026 13:12
Father and son jailed over county Roscommon burglaries
In his victim impact statement read to the court, Mr Carty said the actions of the Connors gang had greatly affected his life.
Apr 21, 2026 13:09
Appeal over man missing from Athlone
James is described as being 6 foot 3 with a slim build.
Apr 21, 2026 11:09
Number of local forests and amenities allocated additional funding
It comes as part of a strategic partnership between the Department of Community, Rural and the Gaeltacht and Coillte.
Apr 21, 2026 08:42
Calls for new measures to be introduced to tackle littering in Longford
Fianna Fáil Councillor Kevin Hussey raised the issue at yesterday's Longford Municipal District meeting.
Apr 21, 2026 07:52
Leitrim man Liam Farrell's body to be reburied following exhumation
The 87-year-old died in suspicious circumstances in Rooskey in January 2020.
Apr 20, 2026 18:06
Local TD accuses opposition of 'playing to the crowd' over fuel protests
Longford-Westmeath TD Micheál Carrigy has been speaking after a turbulent couple of weeks for Government.
Apr 20, 2026 17:44
Drug-related intimidation happening in every parish, says local Inspector
The County Longford Drug and Alcohol Forum recently launched a new website for support services.
Apr 20, 2026 17:39
Local region set for up turn in weather
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen temperatures hit the mid-teens in recent days.
Apr 20, 2026 13:48
Pilot bus service to operate in Longford
They'll be in service on Bank Holiday weekends in May, June, August and October and on Culture Night.
Apr 20, 2026 13:47
Superintendent Michael Dorrigan's transfer confirmed
It is part of An Garda Síochána's latest appointments and allocations bulletin.
Apr 20, 2026 13:44
Emergency services respond to Longford car fire
The blaze broke out shortly after midnight on Sunday.
Apr 20, 2026 13:42Shannonside Newsletter
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