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Leitrim Pride to hold annual festival next week
Festival organisers are urging the public to come out and support the events and join them as the parade travels through Carrick on Shannon.
Aug 17, 2024 11:36
Controversial event to commemorate Leitrim republican to take place today
It starts from The Square at 8 o'clock and makes its way down to the McGirl monument at the other end of the town.
Aug 17, 2024 09:15
New version of Mpox found in Sweden appears to be more infectious
A case has been found in Sweden as there's a major outbreak of the virus in Africa.
Aug 17, 2024 08:34
Center Parcs in Co. Longford taking in almost €2m a week this year
In an article published in this weeks Irish Independent newspaper, the local holiday resort has recorded weekly revenues of €1.85m this year.
Aug 16, 2024 16:26
Planning re-submitted for new apartment building in Longford
Mynah Unlimited had applied to redevelop a site on the Market Square in the town that had previously been designated as a hotel/retail development.
Aug 16, 2024 16:13
Local Senator wants to see more people move to the west of Ireland
According to new figures from the CSO, the first six months of 2024 have seen over 800 homes sold on the market in the Shannonside region.
Aug 16, 2024 13:39
Local solicitor says delays in release of Post Mortem results causing distress to families
In many cases it now takes up to six months for the results of a post mortem examination to be released.
Aug 16, 2024 13:37
Longford Gymnastics hope Rhys McClenaghan will inspire next generation
The 25 year old from Co. Down won his first Olympic Gold Medal on the Pommel Horse.
Aug 16, 2024 13:34
Close to €140m in property sales recorded locally in first half of 2024
408 homes went on the market in Roscommon with the average cost recorded at close to €200,000.
Aug 16, 2024 13:32
Function in Co. Roscommon tonight to celebrate local priest
Monsignor Kevin Flanagan is celebrating the 65th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood - as well as his 90th birthday.
Aug 16, 2024 11:33
New plans identify need for more holiday beds in Carrick on Shannon
There are currently three hotels in Carrick - the Landmark, the Bush and Cryan's.
Aug 16, 2024 08:30
Gardaí seek information on missing Westmeath teen
Kelsey was last seen in Mullingar at approximately 5pm that evening.
Aug 16, 2024 07:43
Local development plan identifies site for much needed Carrick primary school
According to the draft local area plan, it could be located on lands zoned for social and community uses at and beside St Mary's Boys School in Summerhill.
Aug 15, 2024 17:27
Longford equine rescue hosts regional vet training session
The recent rescue of three donkeys from lands near Drumkeeran in Leitrim has led to the hosting of the training.
Aug 15, 2024 17:24Shannonside Newsletter
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