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Possibility of further power outages as wind warning issued for tonight
A status yellow wind warning has been issued for Leitrim and five other western coastal counties.
Dec 20, 2024 07:26
Weather warning issued for Co Leitrim this weekend, as strong winds expected
Met Eireann says difficult travelling conditions can be expected, and is urging people to stay back, stay high and stay dry.
Dec 19, 2024 21:14
Teenager appears in court in connection with Mullingar assault
A Longford man in his 30s remains in a critical condition following the incident on Saturday morning last.
Dec 19, 2024 18:12
Flood action group welcomes progress on €26m scheme for Carrick
It’s designed to prevent a repeat of devastating flooding in 2009 and 2015.
Dec 19, 2024 17:37
Fórsa pays tribute to St Christopher's staff following pay dispute resolution
Trade union Fórsa and St Christopher's management had agreed on a set of proposals designed to harmonise pay scales and address staff concerns.
Dec 19, 2024 17:33
ESB restore power in South Leitrim following outage this morning
The ESB say they apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Dec 19, 2024 17:25
Longford Gardaí arrest man following drugs seizure
Longford Gardaí carried out a search on Tuesday where €2,700 worth cannabis and cocaine was seized.
Dec 19, 2024 17:23
Only 12pc of farm owners in Longford and Roscommon are women
CSO figures show almost 88 per cent are men and only 12 per cent are women.
Dec 19, 2024 13:34
Annual property prices rise by €17,000 in Longford
Leitrim auctioneer Gordon Hughes says a shortage of homes is driving up prices.
Dec 19, 2024 13:29
Multimillion-euro Carrick flood relief scheme to go to planning next year
The plan has been worked on for several years, after major flooding in 2009 and 2015.
Dec 19, 2024 13:23
INTO calls for reduced class sizes and more therapeutic supports
The organisation is calling on the incoming Government to reduce this to 19 students in mainstream schools and to 15 students in Deis schools.
Dec 19, 2024 13:15
Almost 200 electricity customers still without power in Drumcong, Co Leitrim
A total of 196 customers lost power in Drumcong around 9am today, and the fault still hasn't been fixed.
Dec 19, 2024 13:05
Local MEP expresses concern over potential sale of Bord Na Móna site
The group is set to sell off its waste management business in Tullamore in a deal which is expected to be worth more than €55m.
Dec 19, 2024 11:54
Lissywollen accommodation High Court case adjourned until end of January
The case was mentioned in a remote sitting of the High Court this morning before Mr Justice Richard Humphries as part of the Planning and Environment list.
Dec 19, 2024 10:45Shannonside Newsletter
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