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Roscommon resident shares her experience with Functional Neurological Disorder
April marks FND awareness month dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and improving understanding.
Apr 9, 2026 18:13
Revenue seize over €350,000 in contraband at various locations including the Midlands
Investigations into all seizures are ongoing.
Apr 9, 2026 18:02
Protest against fuel prices taking place in Longford town
Hauliers, farmers, contractors and other motorists set off from Bishopsgate earlier this afternoon.
Apr 9, 2026 17:16
Local MEP offers to act as intermediary in fuel protest talks
Ciaran Mullooly says he's willing to fly home from Brussels in a bid to end the current nationwide blockades.
Apr 9, 2026 17:13
Over 50 patients waiting for a bed at local hospitals
Figures published by the INMO, show there were 53 across Sligo, Portiuncula and Mullingar hospitals.
Apr 9, 2026 13:47
Wind warning issued for Leitrim
Apr 9, 2026 13:45
Local region set for unsettled weather
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon each seen temperatures hit the high teens in recent days.
Apr 9, 2026 13:44
Irish Rail and emergency services praised for train fire response
Around 100 passengers were onboard the 12.45 Dublin to Westport service, when it stopped near Lecarrow yesterday.
Apr 9, 2026 13:43
Local property prices continue to rise
The latest MyHome.ie Property Price report has been published.
Apr 9, 2026 13:41
Patient forced to miss chemotherapy amid fuel protests
Gardaí say they’ll make arrests if necessary to unblock critical infrastructure.
Apr 9, 2026 13:38
Witness appeal issued over Longford crash
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene on the R392 at around 6:45pm on Wednesday evening.
Apr 9, 2026 13:33
Army called in to remove protesters blocking fuel depots
In a statement issued this morning, The Department of Justice said that “the blocking of critical national infrastructure will not be permitted to continue.”
Apr 9, 2026 09:34
Local driving test wait time remains high
That's according to data released by the Central Statistics Office this week.
Apr 9, 2026 07:46Shannonside Newsletter
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