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Man arrested after drugs worth €28,000 seized in Longford
In a follow-up search, Gardaí discovered a cannabis grow farm in the early stages of construction.
Sep 12, 2024 07:21
LISTEN: Interview with Mullingar man Niall Breslin on epic charity challenge
The musician and his team are kayaking the Shannon, cycling to Limerick and finally climbing Carrauntoohil, Co Kerry.
Sep 12, 2024 00:01
Listen: Family of Leitrim man Liam Farrell react to inquest verdict
Liam Farrell died suddenly at his home in Aughamore on the 12th of January 2020, in what his family believe were violent circumstances.
Sep 11, 2024 22:16
Jury in a medical inquest into the death of a Leitrim man returns open verdict
An open verdict means that the evidence does not fully or clearly explain the cause and circumstances of death.
Sep 11, 2024 18:03
General manager of Portiuncla Hospital welcomes new development
James Keane was speaking at the official opening of a new 50-bed ward in Portiuncla Hospital.
Sep 11, 2024 16:29
Rail services between Mullingar and Enfield suspended due to tragic incident
The 13:05 Sligo-Connolly service is currently stopped near Enfield.
Sep 11, 2024 16:11
Pile of construction rubble dumped at a bog in Roscommon
The waste was discovered at the Corlis bog just outside Castlerea last weekend, an area where illegal dumping is an ongoing problem.
Sep 11, 2024 14:13
Landmark mental health initiative for young people launched in Castlerea
Junior Health Minister Mary Butler opened it in the Mental Health e-Hub in the town this morning.
Sep 11, 2024 14:09
Concerns over crashes at entrance to two Leitrim GAA grounds
The issue relates to traffic turning off the N4 at Annaduff GAA grounds and the Leitrim GAA Centre of Excellence.
Sep 11, 2024 14:04
Bressie says he opposes plans to ban social media for under-16s
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly says it's needed because of the harm it's doing to children.
Sep 11, 2024 14:01
Harris: New ward in Ballinasloe hospital will make "transformational difference" to patients
Simon Harris officially opened the €34 million facility this morning.
Sep 11, 2024 13:56
Minister turns sod on €1.2m water sports facility in Drumshanbo
It's part of plans to turn the lake into a central hub for water activities.
Sep 11, 2024 13:45
Serious questions raised over post mortem of Leitrim man in 2020
The inquest of Liam Farrell is currently taking place at Carrick-on-Shannon Courthouse.
Sep 11, 2024 13:38
Local councillors react to Finance Minister's VAT rate comments
Minister Jack Chambers effectively ruled out a reduction in the percentage paid by the hospitality sector during a recent visit to Longford.
Sep 11, 2024 11:43Shannonside Newsletter
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