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Cllrs rally around colleague following fall
His colleagues expressed their hopes of a speedy recovery while offering their support to Mr Cahill's family.
May 27, 2026 13:07
Apartments approved at site of former Longford church
Saint Michael's Convent of Mercy Church in Newtownforbes is a protected structure.
May 27, 2026 13:02
Solutions sought to Roscommon hospital parking issues
Concerns over the lack of spaces were raised at this month's meeting of the regional health forum west by Cllr Emer Kelly.
May 27, 2026 12:57
Councillor opposes plans for new energy plant in Ballaghaderreen
Grid System Services has applied for planning permission for a battery energy storage system in Ballyoughter.
May 27, 2026 11:37
Another scorcher today as temperatures to hit 31C
A new record was set yesterday for the month of May when a new high of 30.5 degrees was broken at Shannon Airport.
May 27, 2026 08:42
7km stretch of water mains in Longford to be upgraded
Under the plans announced, 7.2 kilometre of old and damaged water mains in Abbeyshrule are to be repaired.
May 27, 2026 07:25
High-level meeting in Dublin today over €5bn Athlone masterplan
Members of the European Parliament's housing committee will meet a delegation from the Ballymore Group.
May 27, 2026 07:20
People across the region continue to enjoy the warm weather
Temperatures have hit the mid to high 20's in parts of Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
May 26, 2026 17:35
Two men due to appear in court following incident on bus in Athlone
Investigations are ongoing.
May 26, 2026 17:31
Fears a repeat of bog fires in West Roscommon could occur in hot spell
It's almost exactly a year since hundreds of acres of forestry was destroyed in Gortaganny.
May 26, 2026 17:25
Councillors in Longford call for bypass to reduce traffic in Ballymahon
They want Transport Infrastructure Ireland to explore options for the N55.
May 26, 2026 17:16
Tributes paid to popular Co. Cavan priest
Fr Anthony was also a Board member of Shannonside Northern Sound.
May 26, 2026 17:04
Local tourist attractions benefiting from warm spell
Temperatures have hit the high twenties in many areas.
May 26, 2026 13:38
Calls made for increased MS support services locally
Cllr Brendan Barry tabled a motion at this month's meting of the Ballinamore MD.
May 26, 2026 13:35Shannonside Newsletter
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