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Longford company to recycle election posters for use in construction industry
The company has been involved in the production of election posters for 28 years and will now aim to reuse their product in the construction sector.
Nov 26, 2024 12:53
Taoiseach promises more phased approach to placement of asylum seekers in communities
Simon Harris says it was ok for people to have views on the issue and an input into their own towns and villages.
Nov 26, 2024 12:47
General Election posters in Longford Town vandalised
The posters of a number of general election candidates in Longford and Westmeath have been destroyed or damaged in what's being branded as 'inventive vandalism'.
Nov 26, 2024 12:42
No injuries reported following three-car collision in Roscommon
Gardaí say the incident has now been cleared and traffic is moving freely again.
Nov 26, 2024 11:01
Local Senator says changes needed to address issues in courts system
Senator Micheál Carrigy believes the current system is allowing too much leniency when it comes to serial offenders pleading guilty.
Nov 26, 2024 09:39
Roscommon Councillors call for more electronic tagging of criminals
Protests have been held in Castlerea, Ballaghaderreen and Glinsk recently about rural crime.
Nov 26, 2024 08:23
Local minister confirms efforts underway to re-open emergency flood supports
The Emergency Humanitarian Flooding Scheme would provide urgent support to businesses who are unable to secure flood insurance.
Nov 25, 2024 18:26
Local roads in Roscommon to see speed reduction from February
Roscommon County Council has decided to make an exception for the old N5 near Ballaghaderreen, where the limit will stay at 80.
Nov 25, 2024 18:20
Pipe bombs and drugs seized on Galway Roscommon Border
Three women, aged in their 20s, were arrested following the seizures
Nov 25, 2024 17:18
Speed limit on only one local road in Roscommon will NOT be cut to 60km/h next February
They’re being reduced from 80 kilometres an hour to 60 around the country, to try to address rising road-deaths.
Nov 25, 2024 15:27
Full list of 49 candidates to contest General Election in Shannonside region
Nov 25, 2024 13:41
Tánaiste says Fianna Fáil open to adding further services at Roscommon Hospital
One of the main local issues in recent years has been the delay in constructing a Rehabilitation Unit at Roscommon Hospital.
Nov 25, 2024 13:31
Additional Garda resources for Ballaghaderreen will remain for as long as they are needed
The Sinn Féin TD says she has been engaging with the Garda Superintendent and is arranging a meeting with him in the town.
Nov 25, 2024 13:25Shannonside Newsletter
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