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Public urged to support this weekend's Longford Marathon
Road closures will be in place on Main street and the Battery Road in the town on Sunday, with motorists asked to be mindful of participants on the day.
Aug 23, 2023 17:24
Close to 1,500 people claiming maternity benefit locally
According to the data, Westmeath is the county with the highest amount of claimants.
Aug 23, 2023 17:15
Sligo Dublin train delayed in Longford following medical incident
The nature of the emergency has not yet been confirmed
Aug 23, 2023 15:51
Planning lodged to extend lifespan of Roscommon solar farm
Elgin Energy Services Ltd received planning permission for the development at Rathleg near Castlerea in 2017.
Aug 23, 2023 13:55
Just over half of dog fines issued across region paid last year
According to the report, no one was prosecuted by local authorities for a failure to pay.
Aug 23, 2023 13:43
250 local pubs closed permanently since 2005 according to new report
Roscommon is the county with the 2nd highest number of closures in the country.
Aug 23, 2023 13:38
N63 Roscommon to Ballygar road closed due to RTC
It's expected the road will remain closed for a number of hours.
Aug 23, 2023 09:53
Over 1000 children on mental health waiting list locally
The longest waiting list in the country is in Kerry and Cork at 976.
Aug 23, 2023 08:24
Number of pubs on the decline according to new report
Almost 2,000 pubs have closed since 2005 due to the cost of living and working in rural Ireland.
Aug 23, 2023 07:25
Inquest in to deaths of two men at Cork Ironman unlikely to be held this year
Triathlon Ireland says its team assessed the conditions on the day and deemed the event should not go ahead.
Aug 22, 2023 17:33
Hope remains for Longford IDA site according to Government Minister
Longford Councillors have previously called for the creation of an advanced business park for IDA clients.
Aug 22, 2023 17:22
Go ahead for expansion of well known Athlone coffee shop
Management of the neighbouring SuperValu store argued that the expansion would intensify traffic in the shared car park, resulting in a shortage of parking spaces.
Aug 22, 2023 17:11
Longford Rose to appear on Rose of Tralee tonight
Longford Rose, Grace Kemple, will take to the stage this evening bidding to win the coveted title.
Aug 22, 2023 13:59
Minister for Employment and Retailers visiting Longford today
The Fine Gael Minister met with Councillors and Local Enterprise Office Staff at Aras an Chontae this morning.
Aug 22, 2023 13:50Shannonside Newsletter
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