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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 14:02
IFA says 'common sense must prevail' following major sheep kill in Longford
A Longford farmer was alerted about the incident when one of his sheep was spotted badly injured on a road near his farm.
Mar 16, 2026 12:54
Over 2,000 people left Mullingar ED last year without finishing treatment
There are also significant numbers in other local hospitals.
Mar 16, 2026 11:19
President Connolly warns against 'normalisation of war'
In her first St. Patrick’s Day message, she says the Irish are a people who understand peace is "not merely the absence of war but the presence of justice".
Mar 16, 2026 08:26
Over 560 houses across region received planning permission last year
The figures from the CSO show there's been a 7.9 per cent increase in permissions granted nationally.
Mar 16, 2026 07:50
Roscommon night nurse urges locals to support Daffodil Day 2026
The Irish Cancer Society's major annual fundraiser takes place this Friday, March 20th.
Mar 16, 2026 07:47
Local refugees forced to stay in state accommodation because of rental crisis
At the October meeting of the Roscommon Integration Forum, two Roscommon gardai said ‘fake news and misinformation’ regarding refugees is an issue, particularly on social media.
Mar 16, 2026 07:42Shannonside Newsletter
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