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Local councillor reminds public to keep streets clean this St Patrick's Day
Councillor Gary Prior recently highlighted the impact of illegal dumping on towns and villages across Co. Leitrim.
Mar 17, 2026 13:17
Irish Heart Foundation mobile unit to visit Co. Longford this week
Members of the public will have the chance to have their blood pressure and pulse checked on the day.
Mar 17, 2026 12:30
Work of volunteers to be celebrated at Carrick-on-Shannon parade
It follows the town being crowned overall winner of Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2025.
Mar 17, 2026 11:19
Every St. Patrick's Day parade happening in your area
Communities have been busy adding finishing touches to their floats, with over a hundred set to drive through the streets of Longford, Roscommon, and Leitrim throughout the day.
Mar 17, 2026 09:19
Tánaiste says new savings scheme to be modelled off UK and Swedish initiatives
The Finance Minister, Simon Harris, is bringing forward measures to encourage people to save and invest their money.
Mar 17, 2026 08:22
Irish folk singer Dolores Keane passes away at age of 72
In a statement, Minister for Culture Patrick O'Donovan says he is 'deeply saddened' by the passing of 'one of Ireland's most soulful and iconic voices.'
Mar 16, 2026 17:50
Shannonside region gears up for St Patrick's Day parades
Communities are adding finishing touches to their floats, with over a hundred set to drive through the streets of Longford, Roscommon, and Leitrim tomorrow.
Mar 16, 2026 16:49
New 'Exchange' project could create up to 40 jobs in Leitrim, says councillor
It will see the development of a working hub and creative studios in the town centre.
Mar 16, 2026 16:42
Councillor says more needs to be done to tackle illegal dumping in Leitrim
Dumped mattresses, cigarette litter and abandoned cars emerged as key issues across the county.
Mar 16, 2026 16:38
Man (20s) who died in Westmeath crashed identified as Longford resident
Gardaí are continuing to appeal for information and camera footage of the incident, which occurred between 12:30am and 1:10am on Sunday.
Mar 16, 2026 15:32
St Mel's Cathedral Pastoral Council appeal for more volunteers
It follows a night of recognition last Friday for all those involved in running the Longford church.
Mar 16, 2026 14:46
Nearly 1,200 people wait over 18 months for first outpatients consultation in Mullingar
The new figures have been released by the National Treatment Purchase Fund.
Mar 16, 2026 14:25
Co. Roscommon ranks fourth-to-last for housing delivery
That's according to data released by the CSO, which reveals over 560 housing units across the Shannonside region received planning permission in 2025.
Mar 16, 2026 14:19
Proposed Active Travel project to increase safety at Ballyforan NS
The project seeks to improve pedestrian infrastructure across the village of Ballyforan, including new signage and road markings to define a School Zone at Ballyforan National School.
Mar 16, 2026 14:02Shannonside Newsletter
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