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Calls for 'Longford museum' in Connolly Barracks
A public consultation held on site yesterday saw dozens of people put forward their ideas for the old stone building.
Dec 13, 2024 13:29
Longford councillor Paraic Brady secures nomination to contest Seanad election
The elections will take place early in the new year with the deadline for nominations at the end of December.
Dec 13, 2024 13:25
Over 2,000 people wait over 18 months for treatment at three local hospitals
And Roscommon-Galway TD Martin Daly, from Fianna Fáil, says action is needed to address the problem.
Dec 13, 2024 13:15
Ballinasloe senator Aisling Dolan clears first hurdle in bid to retain seat
Senator Dolan ran unsuccessfully in the recent general election, but she's confident she can continue her career in the Seanad.
Dec 13, 2024 13:10
ESB urged to give free hotel rooms to Shannonside customers still out of power
Power still hasn't been restored to several customers in Leitrim and north Roscommon.
Dec 13, 2024 13:06
Woman dies from injuries following Ballinasloe assault
A man in his 50s, understood to be her husband, was arrested and appeared before Ballinasloe District yesterday.
Dec 13, 2024 12:54
Majority of Shannonside homes still without electricity will have power back tonight - ESB
Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny, from Sinn Féin, says forestry is partly to blame.
Dec 13, 2024 11:14
Works to renovate Connolly Barracks building could begin in 2025
Town regeneration officer for Longford County Council, Lorraine O'Connor, says that should everything go to plan, we could see works begin at the end of next year.
Dec 13, 2024 08:16
Family of Leitrim man who died in suspicious circumstances to meet senior garda today
His family believes he was assaulted, and an inquest delivered an open verdict in September.
Dec 13, 2024 07:46
450 Shannonside customers still without power - a week after Storm Darragh
The ESB doesn't expect some of the remaining faults in the Shannonside region to be repaired until tomorrow night.
Dec 13, 2024 07:40
Man arrested following Longford Town drug seizure
He is being detained at Longford Garda Station and investigations are ongoing
Dec 12, 2024 20:48
Hundreds still suffering from power outages across Shannonside region
At one stage, almost 31,000 homes and businesses in Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon were experiencing blackouts.
Dec 12, 2024 17:19
Over 1,200 still without power across Shannonside region with the ESB providing free dinners to those affected
The ESB says they've reached out to customers in the worst-impacted areas of Leitrim and north Roscommon who may be out of power until the weekend.
Dec 12, 2024 13:38
Uisce Éireann issues warning as efforts continue in the aftermath of Storm Darragh
Uisce Éireann continues to tackle water outages across Roscommon in the aftermath of Storm Darragh.
Dec 12, 2024 13:27Shannonside Newsletter
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