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Local TD stresses need for new early train service along Sligo-Dublin route
The deputy noted that timetable changes have been made recently to rail lines in Cork, Waterford, Limerick, and Dublin, but that no upgrades were announced for Sligo-Dublin.
Oct 17, 2024 17:41
Residents establish petition for extra buses in Roscommon
Some customers are being left stranded at stops further along the route.
Oct 17, 2024 17:37
Fine Gael Cllr says viral song about Longford is hurtful to local people
The song portrays Longford Town as a place defined by its crime, where, according to the lyrics, "depending on the day, it could be fist, knife, or gun."
Oct 17, 2024 13:27
Emergency Departments at local hospitals under pressure today
The INMO have reported this morning that 17 patients at Portiuncla Hospital were waiting on trolleys whilst 22 in Sligo University Hospital were without a bed.
Oct 17, 2024 13:21
Calls made in the Seanad for extra Garda resources in Co. Roscommon
Senator Eugene Murphy raised the issue in the Seanad this morning following what he described as a recent crime spree in the county.
Oct 17, 2024 13:16
Green Party candidate says it will be an uphill battle to win seat in Sligo-Leitrim
Blaithin Gallagher was recently selected to represent the party in the next General Election.
Oct 17, 2024 13:11
Local Businesses along N63 raise concerns over street works
Over 60 business people have contacted Longford County Council in relation to potential disruption.
Oct 17, 2024 13:08
Independent Ireland announce candidate for Sligo-Leitrim
Cllr Clarke was re-elected to Sligo County Council earlier this year receiving over 1,700 first preference votes.
Oct 17, 2024 09:15
Leitrim County Council to contact An Post regarding future of Carrick Post Office
Independent Councillor Des Guckian has called on An Post to donate the Post Office building to the local authority for use as a possible new library or town hall.
Oct 17, 2024 08:24
Former TD Eamon Scanlon considering running for Fianna Fáil in Sligo-Leitrim
Sligo councillor Edel McSharry is the party's only confirmed candidate in the constituency so far, after winning a selection convention in August.
Oct 17, 2024 07:13
Gardaí investigating fire at a residence in Athlone last night
The incident occurred at around 10.35pm.
Oct 16, 2024 23:53
Local Heritage Centre set to close after 13 years
Ardagh Heritage Centre in Longford will cease operations from the old schoolhouse in the village by the end of this year.
Oct 16, 2024 17:34
John Naughten remembered at council meeting in Athlone today
Both councillors and local authority staff paid moving tributes to the south Roscommon man at today's meeting.
Oct 16, 2024 17:27
Local TD says it's unacceptable that farmers are still awaiting acres payments
Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane says there are currently 660 farmers in the constituency that have to receive their 2023 payment.
Oct 16, 2024 17:16Shannonside Newsletter
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