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Local TD calls for resolution in ambulance dispute
Unions representing more than two thousand ambulance workers, paramedics and EMTs are meeting with HSE officials in the Labour Court again today, after renewed negotiations began on Monday.
May 21, 2026 13:04
Local TD welcomes news that GP service in Lanesboro will be maintained
It follows news last month that a new doctor was appointed to start work in Lanesboro in May.
May 21, 2026 13:04
Council urged to develop new civic headquarters at vacant shopping centre
It was completed in 2009 by developer Bernard McNamara and has remained unused for 17 years.
May 21, 2026 13:02
Man jailed for 15 months for allowing his German Shepherd dog to attack a garda in Longford
Judge Kenneth Connolly said Mr Stokes had written an extensive letter of apology, in which he'd given a gold-plated commitment he won’t be involved in criminality again.
May 21, 2026 12:13
Derelict Longford shopping centre back on the market with €3 million asking price
The vacant Longford Town Centre was completed in 2009 by developer Bernard McNamara and has remained unused for 17 years.
May 21, 2026 09:23
Lanesboro GP service to be maintained following appointment of new doctor
It follows the news last month that a new doctor was appointed to start work in Lanesboro in May.
May 21, 2026 08:40
65-year-old man who died in Leitrim tractor crash to be laid to rest today
His funeral Mass is taking place this morning in Drumcong.
May 21, 2026 08:14
Talks over National Ambulance Service pay row to continue this morning
Unions representing frontline staff say progress has been slow, with no breakthrough reached during negotiations with the HSE.
May 21, 2026 07:45
'The salon was completely destroyed and it has not been possible for me to rebuild' - Longford court hears of impact of arson incident
Pauline Belton told Longford Circuit Court today it was a ‘double tragedy’ for her – as her husband died shortly before the fire.
May 20, 2026 20:47
Enquiries continuing into Athlone crash
The crash, involving one car occurred at approximately 5pm.
May 20, 2026 17:24
Survey shows low morale in health sector
The Oireachtas Health Committee heard the results of a study earlier today.
May 20, 2026 17:17
Longford Fianna Fáil Senator launches scathing attack on former party colleague
The clash erupted during a debate on women's rights and political representation.
May 20, 2026 17:15
TII urged to revisit N61 decision
The €80 million development was in the pre-planning stages for five years prior to the decision.
May 20, 2026 17:13
Man due in court over threats to politician
He was arrested earlier today as part of the ongoing investigation by Gardaí.
May 20, 2026 14:50Shannonside Newsletter
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