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Minister and HSE issue formal apology to family of Bryonny Sainsbury
Mar 11, 2026 12:05
Portiuncula maternity alliance to march in St Patrick's Day parade
Five reviews into maternity service failures at the facility are set to be completed by the end of this month.
Mar 11, 2026 10:58
Garda probe after man found dead in Cavan
Shortly after 3am, gardaí and emergency services were alerted when the body of a man in his 40s was discovered at a residential property on Connolly Street, Cavan.
Mar 11, 2026 08:48
First-time buyers face 216-year wait for new home in Ballymahon - study
The wait would be 137 years in Longford town, 116 years in Roscommon town, and 109 years in Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim.
Mar 11, 2026 08:13
Leitrim council delegation bound for US for Patrick's Day trip
Leitrim council cathaoirleach Paddy Farrell says it's important to keep sending Irish delegations abroad.
Mar 11, 2026 07:23
Call for tractor training school for teenagers at Granard Mart
The call will be made at Longford County Council's meeting this afternoon.
Mar 11, 2026 07:19
Incident at Longford courthouse one of 23 safety issues flagged by Courts Service
TheJournal Investigates are reporting that a member of the public struck a defendant on the back of the head during a consultation with their solicitor.
Mar 10, 2026 18:08
Over 600 people over-75 spend more than 24 hours at local emergency department
They were treated there before being admitted or discharged.
Mar 10, 2026 18:05
Longford senator welcomes increase in funding allocated to vacant social homes
Over €1.2 million has been earmarked across Leitrim, Longford, and Roscommon.
Mar 10, 2026 18:02
Yellow wind warning issued to local region
It comes into effect at midnight and will remain in place until 6pm that evening.
Mar 10, 2026 16:47
Public invited to make submissions on Drumshanbo upgrade
The proposed works will consist of junction tightening in six key areas around the Co Leitrim town.
Mar 10, 2026 13:45
Almost 2,700 over 75 waited over 24 hours in EDs
The HSE target is for patients to be admitted or discharged from an emergency department within six hours.
Mar 10, 2026 13:14
Government to 'liberalise' one-off housing rural rules
The changes will be brought in by the summer.
Mar 10, 2026 13:12
Local funding allocated to vacant social homes
The total allocation for the Shannonside region represents a 28% increase compared with last year's funding.
Mar 10, 2026 13:08Shannonside Newsletter
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