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Longford national school benefits from new special classes allocations
Gaelscoil Longfoirt has been allocated an autism spectrum disorder early intervention class.
Apr 16, 2026 07:45
Public meeting on water quality in Castlerea this evening
The event, from 7 to 8.30pm, is being hosted by the Local Authority Waters Programme to update communities on efforts to protect and restore rivers and waterways locally.
Apr 16, 2026 07:24
Longford is Ireland's cheapest place to buy a home for joint first-time buyers
Longford was revealed to be the most affordable place for joint first-time buyers for the third consecutive year.
Apr 16, 2026 07:19
Three hospitalised after county Longford crash
The road was closed for a period of time but his since reopened.
Apr 15, 2026 18:23
Woman due in court over alleged Athlone assault
A woman was subsequently arrested and detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984.
Apr 15, 2026 17:26
Plans lodged to redevelop popular south Leitrim hotel
The former hotel has been closed since 2024 and was most recently used as accommodation for those fleeing the war in Ukraine
Apr 15, 2026 17:13
Support given for Boyle bypass
Roscommon County Council has prepared a Draft Local Transport Plan for the town.
Apr 15, 2026 17:11
Minister urged to install Superintendent in Longford town
It follows reports this week that the current Garda chief is set to move to another division.
Apr 15, 2026 17:09
Dáil hears of litany of problems at local hospital
He was speaking during a government bill that aims to address delays in delivering state infrastructure.
Apr 15, 2026 17:04
Special class on the way for county Leitrim school
It's one of the 45 new special classes announced by the Department of Education, of which five will be inclusive special classes.
Apr 15, 2026 16:51
Largely positive HIQA report for Roscommon centre
HIQA has published the findings of an inspection, which took place in November last year, the details of which have been published today.
Apr 15, 2026 13:39
New report highlights Leitrim's GP shortage
New analysis by the Irish College of GPs has been published.
Apr 15, 2026 13:36
Dáil hears impact of lack of water supply in Leitrim
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny says the South Leitrim Water Scheme serves two thirds of the county's population.
Apr 15, 2026 13:33
Hopes new forestry minister will address local issues
Michael Healy-Rae's departure announcement yesterday means a fourth minister for forestry will be appointed in six years.
Apr 15, 2026 13:32Shannonside Newsletter
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