News
Calls for increased grants to address septic tanks
85 per cent of tanks inspected in Co Roscommon last year failed environmental inspections.
May 19, 2026 11:51
'Trial will be required' in corruption-linked cases against two local gardai, Longford court told
Judge Kenneth Connolly adjourned the case until July 7 for mention only, and remanded both on continuing bail until then.
May 19, 2026 11:10
Local junior minister reports abusive online comments about his children
The Sligo-Leitrim TD says he has reported the 'abusive behaviour' to the social media giant.
May 19, 2026 08:24
85% of Roscommon septic tanks fail environmental inspections
The failure rate was 61 per cent in Leitrim and 40 per cent in Longford.
May 19, 2026 07:39
17,000 local people signed up to auto-enrolment pension
Under the scheme, called MyFutureFund, workers pay money into the state's retirement savings system.
May 19, 2026 07:22
Planning granted for 230-acre solar farm in Longford - despite strong objections
Some local residents claimed it would badly affect the environment and wildlife.
May 19, 2026 07:18
Funeral arrangements confirmed for Leitrim tractor crash victim, Padhraic Beirne
The 65-year-old, from Liscarbin, Aughacashel, was pronounced dead at the scene of the single-vehicle collision in Mullaghycullen, Drumcong, at around 11pm last night.
May 18, 2026 18:12
Family Carers say supports are available for those affected by early onset dementia
HSE figures show 54 people under the age of 50 are living with the condition in this region.
May 18, 2026 17:31
County Leitrim village praised for efforts in welcoming asylum seekers
A local Labour Party member says further investment in services are needed in the northwest.
May 18, 2026 17:20
Sadness in south Leitrim after death of man in crash
Gardaí and emergency services responded to the collision involving a tractor Mullaghycullen shortly before 11pm last night.
May 18, 2026 16:56
Popular Roscommon café closes due to rising costs
Les Petites Tartres in Athleague is shutting with immediate effect.
May 18, 2026 16:54
Memorial Mass arranged for north Roscommon man who died in camping accident in Canada
Charlie Beirne was from Knockvicar, near Boyle, but had been living in British Columbia.
May 18, 2026 16:28
Local Cllr reacts to being elected Vice President of Fianna Fáil
Cllr Uruemu Adejinmi's election was confirmed at the party's Ard Fheis over the weekend.
May 18, 2026 13:31
Over 20 million vapes sold in Ireland last year not recycled
In the 20 countries in which the organisation operates, it found just 6 per cent came back for recycling.
May 18, 2026 13:27Shannonside Newsletter
Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67
Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus