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Longford's Maura Higgins voted out of the Jungle in shock exit
Maura shot to fame following her appearance on 'Love Island'.
Dec 6, 2024 08:25
Plans approved for new walking trails on former Longford rail line
Longford County planners granted planning permission with 10 conditions attached.
Dec 6, 2024 07:54
Reports of road traffic collision in Newtownforbes
Motorists advised to exercise caution in the area.
Dec 5, 2024 17:38
Roscommon councillor says rates increase 'extra burden' for small businesses
They're going up by 5 per cent in 2025, in the first rise in over 15 years.
Dec 5, 2024 17:35
Rates increase and new civic offices included in Longford budget
Fianna Fáil councillor Seamus Butler said it was an 'expansionary budget', increasing by 7 million euro from 2024.
Dec 5, 2024 17:26
PODCAST: Crosby defends Roscommon council's first rates hike in 15 years
They’re rising by 5 per cent, in the first increase in the county in over 15 years.
Dec 5, 2024 17:11
Feighan believes government won't be formed before Christmas
The first sitting of the new Dáil takes place on December 18th, but it's unlikely a Taoiseach will be appointed that day.
Dec 5, 2024 13:24
Local Gardaí appeal for information in relation to break-ins
They've also made an appeal for information in relation to a number of damaged polytunnels at the Loughallen Education Centre in Drumshanbo.
Dec 5, 2024 13:20
Planning permission approved for new Lidl store in Ballymahon
LIDL Ireland Gmbh had applied for the demolition of a former school building on Main Street and the construction of a single storey discount food store.
Dec 5, 2024 13:12
Local TD confirms Joe Flaherty set to run for the Seanad
Deputy Robert Troy who is the Fianna Fáil director of elections for the Seanad, confirmed the news this afternoon after the party only won one seat in Longford-Westmeath.
Dec 5, 2024 13:05
Storm Darragh to hit the Shannonside region over the next few days
A status yellow wind warning has been issued for six counties including Leitrim from this afternoon, followed by an orange warning on Friday and Saturday.
Dec 5, 2024 12:04
Just 1 in 4 shoppers will buy Irish this Christmas
Retail Excellence Ireland CEO Jean McCabe says local companies need your business now more than ever.
Dec 5, 2024 08:30
Roscommon's psychiatric unit 'not adequately staffed' - watchdog
The Mental Health Commission carried out an unannounced inspection there in May, but only released its report today.
Dec 4, 2024 22:57
Powerful Longford Road safety initiative receives national RSA award
According to LCSP Chair Seamus Boyle, the Children's court is a powerful way for the message to get across.
Dec 4, 2024 18:13Shannonside Newsletter
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