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Two young men killed and four others injured in Donegal crash
A man and woman in their 20s in the same car - and a man and woman in their 40s from the second car - are being treated for non life-threatening injuries at Letterkenny University Hospital.
May 17, 2026 08:17
Gardaí warning of suspicious white van calling to homes in Co. Leitrim
They're urging people to report any suspicious activity to Carrick-on-Shannon Garda station, on 071 965 0510.
May 16, 2026 14:55
Gardaí issue appeal for information over missing Leitrim man
When last seen on the 7th of May, he was wearing grey pants, a white t-shirt and a black jacket.
May 16, 2026 14:23
Over 800 local recipients of additional needs payments so far this year
The Additional Needs Payment is a payment to help you with an expense that you cannot pay from your weekly income or other sources.
May 16, 2026 12:15
Famine Way Remembrance Walk to commence in Strokestown tomorrow
The event marks the assisted emigration of 1,490 people from the town in 1847 at the height of the famine.
May 16, 2026 11:13
British Ambassador officially launches Maria Edgeworth festival
Her Excellency Kara Owen presided over the opening ceremony ahead of a busy weekend of events.
May 16, 2026 09:10
Funeral of popular Roscommon priest to take place today
Tributes have been paid to Rahara native Fr Michael Donnelly, who passed away on Wednesday.
May 16, 2026 08:50
Taoiseach says he 'can't ban' Bertie Ahern from canvassing for Fianna Fáil
It comes after the former Taoiseach was recorded making negative remarks about African people and Muslims.
May 16, 2026 07:23
Additional bus services from Athlone to Dublin Airport announced
Bus company Citylink confirmed the news earlier today.
May 15, 2026 17:28
Weather conditions across region to take a turn for the worse this weekend
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen dry conditions with prolonged spells of sunshine.
May 15, 2026 17:24
Longford Park Run to celebrate 10th anniversary tomorrow
The Longford Park Run sees runners and walkers taking part from across the region each Saturday morning.
May 15, 2026 17:16
Longford Vintners chairman says 'things are bad' for pub industry
Two-thirds of publicans say rising costs are having an 'unsustainable impact on operations.'
May 15, 2026 17:12
Two hospitalised after Roscommon crash
The incident occurred shortly after 12:30am today.
May 15, 2026 16:01
Hopes repair works can be carried out on bridges on Leitrim-Roscommon border
Carrick MD Cllr Irene Guckian Rabbitte raised the matter at this month's meeting.
May 15, 2026 13:47Shannonside Newsletter
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