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Flood plan for Lough Funshinagh due by year's end
A temporary system was switched on last year and remains in place.
Mar 25, 2026 13:20
Five local schools to benefit from major funding
They'll get extra supports to employ more teachers, support staff and other measures.
Mar 25, 2026 13:15
High fuel prices continue to impact local customers
On Monday, the cabinet approved a 250 million euro plan to cut excise duty and increase fuel allowance payments and offer a rebate to hauliers.
Mar 25, 2026 13:11
Longford cathaoirleach wants meeting with minister over homecare crisis
There's said to be a shortage of homecare assistants, who provide vital care and assistance in parts of the county.
Mar 25, 2026 11:44
Funding boost for disadvantaged schools in Ballagh and Ballinasloe
St Attracta's National School in Ballaghaderreen and Scoil an Croi Naofa in Ballinasloe have been included in the programme.
Mar 25, 2026 11:36
Two local schools included in new DEIS funding scheme
The €48 million investment will deliver 400 additional posts across the country.
Mar 25, 2026 11:07
Celebrations at Co. Roscommon school following All-Ireland Drama finals
The school took home the awards for Overall winners; Best Directors; Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Set and Best Stage Crew.
Mar 25, 2026 08:19
Excise duty cuts for petrol and diesel now in effect
However, consumer groups are warning it may be some days before the cuts are reflected at the pumps.
Mar 25, 2026 07:22
Man facing Elphin animal-cruelty charges warned he could be jailed pending trial - as court told 15 dead calves found in shed
The Department of Agriculture alleges up to 500 calves died on the Elphin farm between 2023 and 2025.
Mar 24, 2026 20:18
Shannonside region could see unsettled weather conditions in coming days
Ailis Hankinson, operational meteorologist at Met Éireann has the outlook.
Mar 24, 2026 17:42
Longford woman hopes to create awareness of a rare neurological condition
Cleo received a diagnosis last December for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension after first picking up symptoms in August.
Mar 24, 2026 17:38
Local Senator calls for voluntary relocation scheme for post-primary teachers
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill raised the issue in the Seanad this afternoon with Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton.
Mar 24, 2026 17:32
Calls for street mural in Ballinamore
Fianna Fáil Cllr Gary Prior brought forward a motion on the matter at yesterday's Municipal District meeting.
Mar 24, 2026 13:21
Women due in court over Athlone burglaries
A sum of cash and a number of items have been reported stolen.
Mar 24, 2026 13:17Shannonside Newsletter
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