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Children with special needs in Longford face 120-mile round-trip to go to school
Senator Micheál Carrigy told the Seanad children shouldn't have to leave the county to access a school place.
Oct 23, 2024 13:39
LISTEN: Local burglary victim calls for garda stations to reopen to tackle rural crime
Kathleen Connolly spoke passionately at a crime information talk in Glenamaddy last night.
Oct 23, 2024 13:29
Construction on over 50 council homes in Monksland to begin next year
The project is expected to go to planning by the end of this year, allowing construction to start next year.
Oct 23, 2024 07:35
Some people are leaving 'extraordinary' amount of cash in their homes - local sergeant
Galway’s crime prevention officer, Olivia Fleming, was speaking at a crime information talk in Glenamaddy last night.
Oct 23, 2024 00:24
Man accused of Longford arson attack faces criminal damage rap
Guo Zhong Chen, of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, had previously been charged with arson in relation to the Grafton Court Fire in Longford Town on the 28th of July.
Oct 22, 2024 16:28
LISTEN: Taoiseach "utterly dissatisfied" with care delays in Roscommon autism case
Taoiseach Simon Harris says he's not happy with the delay in resolving the issue.
Oct 22, 2024 16:17
Concerns over rural crime under the spotlight at Glenamaddy meeting tonight
Gardai, local politicians and Muintir na Tíre will be among the speakers at a community crime information talk at 8.15.
Oct 22, 2024 15:53
LISTEN: Glowing tributes to Roscommon GAA legend at his funeral
He had a glittering career with Roscommon and Castlerea St Kevin's, and was a civil engineer and lecturer.
Oct 22, 2024 14:18
Local politicians to meet religious order over future of Donamon Castle
It follows a public meeting last night to discuss a Department of Integration proposal to expand refugee accommodation at the site.
Oct 22, 2024 14:00
Leitrim couple move out of mould-affected council home
Cllr Des Guckian raised their plight at the most recent Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District meeting.
Oct 22, 2024 13:55
Sexual violence outreach clinic to be launched in Boyle today
It will be provided by Athlone Midlands Rape Crisis Centre and available every Tuesday at the Family Resource Centre.
Oct 22, 2024 13:47
14 children presented as homeless in Roscommon between July and September
They came to the local authority with their families, looking for emergency accommodation.
Oct 22, 2024 13:40
Gardaí appeal for information on attempted murder in Longford
The shooting was highlighted on RTÉ's Crimecall show last night.
Oct 22, 2024 13:36
73-year-old Leitrim man left waiting two hours for ambulance
Fianna Fáil's Gary Prior says the incident highlights the need for an ambulance base in Ballinamore.
Oct 22, 2024 13:29Shannonside Newsletter
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