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One person dead after Netherlands train derails
Dutch media reports say there was a small construction crane on the route.
Apr 4, 2023 10:13
Roscommon Garda says resources are being wasted on paperwork
109 Gardaí resigned last year.
Apr 4, 2023 09:26
Local TD wants Health Minister to expand Ballinasloe Hospital beds
Deputy Naughton says the case of more beds at Portiuncula can't be argued against in light of the rise in overcrowding there.
Apr 4, 2023 07:25
Over 1000 electric cars registered locally this March
Longford had 264 new registrations, a small decrease from 288 in the previous year.
Apr 4, 2023 07:10
Tributes paid following death of Longford Arts Officer, Fergus Kennedy
Longford County Council elected members and employees will form a guard of honour this Wednesday before a private cremation ceremony.
Apr 3, 2023 17:50
Fundraiser for Ballymahon fireman with rare cancer gets major response
Fintan McDonald, a firefighter in Ballymahon, is currently fighting an extremely uncommon type of cancer called soft tissue sarcoma
Apr 3, 2023 17:42
Roscommon solar panel provider welcomes plan to scrap installation VAT
David Doherty of Switch2Solar in Ballinlough says this has made solar power more affordable and within people's budgets.
Apr 3, 2023 17:24
€1.4 million announced for local Further Education Training Boards
The capital funding announced will be used for small scale projects.
Apr 3, 2023 13:52
Local Sinn Féin deputies change portfolios in party reshuffle
All 3 Shannonside TD's have moved to new areas.
Apr 3, 2023 13:47
Over 180 people accessed emergency accommodation locally in February
53 people were without a fixed abode in the Mayo/Roscommon area in February.
Apr 3, 2023 13:43
Longford native appointed president of Camogie Association
The Lanesboro man is the first male president of the association.
Apr 3, 2023 13:33
Longford home prices increase at the highest rate in the country
The report shows Longford house prices jumped to 17.39% this year.
Apr 3, 2023 13:10
Greenlight given for extension of Leitrim secondary school
Leitrim county planners granted the permission with 9 conditions attached.
Apr 3, 2023 11:28
Garda roster to be discussed at AGSI conference today
The discussion is taking place in Galway
Apr 3, 2023 08:17Shannonside Newsletter
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