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Planning lodged for new residential development in Longford

The construction would consist of nine new, two-storey, four-bedroom houses in Stonepark.

Aug 21, 2023 11:24

Investigation underway after deaths at Cork Ironman event

65 year old Ivan Chittenden and Brendan Wall aged 44 lost their lives during the event yesterday

Aug 21, 2023 08:35

Clamp down on energy companies means higher bills for homes- Local TD

It's suggested the increased costs will be passed on to households, resulting in a possible 10 per cent jump in bills.

Aug 21, 2023 07:45

New Athlone/Mullingar bus service launched today

The bus service will begin operating on Monday 28th of August.

Aug 21, 2023 07:35

Two local farmers scoop major sustainability awards

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue presented the awards, which honours top performing sustainable beef and sheep farmers.

Aug 20, 2023 14:21

Number of local food companies receive national awards

The Great Taste awards is one of the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink accreditation schemes.

Aug 20, 2023 11:39

ESB Networks working to restore power to homes

A significant number of impacted customers will have their power restored by this evening.

Aug 19, 2023 12:08

Athlone Castle to hold cultural activities for Heritage Week

Free aural and visual presentations depicting memorabilia and stories from former residents of Athlone Castle will run throughout the weekend.

Aug 19, 2023 08:40

Longford Library film screening to commemorate local history

The film titles, "The Assault on and Capture of Ballymahon RIC Barracks" and is the creation of filmmaker Michael Conlan and Rónán Ó Ceallaigh, a local man who organised the erection of a plaque to commemorate the event last year.

Aug 19, 2023 08:36

Marquee in Drumlish 2023 has officially kicked off

The Marquee in Drumlish is one of the most popular live music festivals in the Shannonside Northern Sound region.

Aug 19, 2023 08:27

Farmers protest to be held today over Shannon Callows flooding

Aug 19, 2023 08:09

Plans lodged for new river viewing platform in Longford

The proposed development will have a view of the Whitworth Aqueduct

Aug 18, 2023 16:22

Save Our Shannon Organisation to hold flooding protest tomorrow

Locals and farmers are to gather at the Meelick Weir from 1 o'clock.

Aug 18, 2023 16:14

More answers needed in RTE payments scandal says local Senator